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Pursue Your Teen

The adolescent years are marked by significant changes physically, emotionally, and socially, which contribute to the pursuit of independence as part of the maturing process. This can create distance from their parents. In this reel, Trina Alleyne encourages moms and dads to actively pursue their teens to build and maintain stronger relationships. By engaging in open conversations, showing genuine interest in their lives, and participating in activities together, parents can encourage trust and connection. Need a little help? Trina shares great questions to ask your teens.

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Blogs

The Teen Years Are Coming

My children are still young, and they are doing fine now, but I worry a lot about the adolescent years that lie ahead. I've seen other parents go through some pretty terrible things when their teenage

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Broadcasts

Pornography: A Public Health Crisis, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Patrick Trueman, president of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, to discuss the devastating impact of pornography on families and society.

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Pornography: A Public Health Crisis, Part 1

Pornography has become the wallpaper of our children's lives, affecting nearly every family in America.

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Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 2

Mental health issues are hitting teenagers harder than ever. In fact, statistics show that one in every five teens has considered suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with counselor Sharon Hersh to tackle the emotional storms that parents of teen girls face. They discuss practical strategies for dealing with eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

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Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 1

Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating an emotional hurricane. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with counselor Sharon Hersh to explore how biblical principles can transform the most challenging season of parenting. They discuss powerful insights about “hand-in-hand mothering,” and share how to create a safe haven for your struggling teen. Discover how you can become your daughter’s ally through the storm of adolescence.

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The Destiny of Our Youth

Former NFL player Steve Fitzhugh shares his compelling journey of finding faith despite childhood challenges.

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Blogs

Why Your Teenager Is Irrational

There is often an irrationality associated with adolescence that can be terribly frustrating to parents. It is difficult at that time to reason your way out of conflict.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Power Transfer

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

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Dr. Dobson Minute

The Broken Family Epidemic

Adolescence is tough enough. Today's commentary explains how broken homes make it even worse.

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