When A Spouse Leaves
The guilt and shame of a divorce can be overwhelming, but don't be too quick to take all the blame.

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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The guilt and shame of a divorce can be overwhelming, but don't be too quick to take all the blame.
A good parent-child relationship paves the way not only for emotional health, but physical health too.
Babies are extremely vulnerable to early childhood stress, which was proven in this Harvard study.
Dr. Dobson explains why friendship is such an important foundation for a romantic relationship.
Hovering like a "helicopter parent" creates anxiety. Instead, launch your child, and they will learn to fly.
Being stingy with your time or your money is no way to build a strong connection with your family.
Don't get caught up in the "more, more, more!" mindset of modern society. Money is temporary.
Raise your daughter with love and respect. When she's older, that's what she will look for in a husband.
Dr. Dobson encourages couples to avoid drifting apart by agreeing to the hard work of "rowing" together.
When a child says "I hate you" let them cool off but don't ignore it. Show them how to handle emotions.
