Parental Burnout
What is it like to experience parental burnout? According to Procaccini and Kiefaber, it occurs in five progressive stages, each more stressful than the ones before.
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Are Adopted Kids More Rebellious?
Question: Dr. Dobson, are adopted children more likely to be rebellious than children raised by biological parents? If so, are there any steps I can take to prevent or ease the conflict? My husband and I are thinking about adopting a toddler, and this question has me worried.
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Staying Spiritually Grounded and Surrounded (and teaching our kids to do the same)
Our world is a much different place today than it was merely a decade ago. It wasn't too far in the distant past that the norms of our culture seemed to overlap with many foundational Judeo-Christian values. Those days are gone. Here's the thing. If you're not intentional with what matters most to you, there's a good chance that you're living someone else's priorities, and you're likely leading your family down the same path.
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Take the Time to Talk to Your Teen
Does your teen spend most of their free time with their face buried in a screen? Do most of your conversations with your teen revolve around disciplining or correcting? Do you miss the times when you and your teen just talked without conflicts?
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Challenges with Parenting An Adopted Child
Question: Dr. Dobson, we have an adopted girl who came to us when she was four years old. She is very difficult to handle and does pretty much what she pleases. For us to make her obey would be very unpleasant for her, and frankly, we don't feel we have the right to do that. She has been through a lot in her short life. Besides, we're not her real parents. Do you think she'll be OK if we just give her a lot of love and attention?
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How Do Christians Think About Gender Ideology?
What was your sex assigned at birth? What's your gender identity? What are your preferred pronouns? When kids ask these questions, it's not always easy to answer or even comprehend in today's whacky world. Let's start with some basic definitions.
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Why Moms Need One Another
Question: Dr. Dobson, my husband and I just moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania, and I haven't established a network of friends yet. My family is back east, and I have no one but my husband to talk to about problems the kids are having. He is very busy, so all the "homework" is left to me. How can I deal with the feelings of loneliness and isolation as a mother?
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Six Lessons My Kids Must Learn Before Leaving Grade School
I have seen this happen over and over again in my life and the lives of others. If we don't teach and train our children, the world will gladly do it for us. Given today’s culture, this should compel all Christian parents to a higher level of engagement when it comes to our youngest ones at home.
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Why Homeschooling Can Be So Good For Kids
As homeschooling becomes increasingly popular and accessible to more families, there are some who would limit this fundamental freedom. The Home Schooling Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) and the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute believe that parents know what's best for their kids, and that homeschooling is indeed a great option for families to consider.
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Some Sibling Strategies
Question: Dr. Dobson, we are planning our family very carefully and want to space the children properly. Is there an ideal age span that will bring greater harmony between them?
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
