The Transfer of Power
Launching our kids toward independence means matching their pace of maturity and slowly letting go.

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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Launching our kids toward independence means matching their pace of maturity and slowly letting go.
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.
We sometimes learn the most from our children. Love, joy, kindness, generosity… What is your child teaching you?
Christian parenting involves praying for your kids and doing the best job you can, and then trusting God with the outcome.
PG stands for “parental guidance,” and it’s a good idea! Before hitting the theaters or watching movies at home with your kids, take time to research the films. Listen to this Dr. Dobson Minute for his thoughts on children’s media exposure.
Although conflicts are inevitable among siblings, it’s possible for parents to establish healthy boundaries for a more harmonious home life.
