Using Food as an Instrument of Control
Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child’s eating habits.
By God’s perfect design for nearly 50 years, Dr. James Dobson has been the leading clinical voice for the celebration and preservation of the family.
To reach the next generation, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute is remastering Dr. Dobson’s biblically-based “transforming truths” into 60-second audio messages. The new Dr. Dobson Minute will provide young families with practical insights that will strengthen marriages and help build better parenting skills.
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Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child’s eating habits.
Is your child showing signs of depression, such as lethargy, trouble sleeping, stomach problems or anger? Dr. Dobson provides wisdom on what to do.
Though we may forget early school lessons, education is still important because it teaches us things such as self-discipline and character.
Children thrive when there is order and firm discipline in the classroom, enabling them to learn in a safe and calm environment.
Husbands, don’t underestimate the power of listening and showing that you care. Sometimes the best advice is none at all.
Dr. Dobson explains how the impulse to control those around us comes with a steep price.
For the compliant child, be sure to balance your time so dominant siblings aren’t getting all the attention!
Whether a leader or a follower, your child is unique. Nurture his or her God-given character and potential.
Illustrate what confidence–and the lack of it–looks like with your kids, so they will understand the importance of self-esteem.
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Dr. Dobson shares about his perseverance that eventually led to him becoming President of the United States.
