Words of Kindness
Words are powerful tools, so we must learn to use them carefully to help a struggling child, rather than cause harm.
Bullying
Find A Topic, Author, Guest or Category
The Latest From: Bullying
Dr. Dobson Minute
Blogs
Words Are Becoming Lethal Weapons
Rebecca Ann Sedwick was only 12 years old. But she hurled herself off the top of an abandoned building in Florida in order to free herself from the daily torment of her peers. The bullies’ weapons? Words. But their cruelty toward Rebecca didn’t happen on the playground, in the lunchroom, or next to the school lockers. It happened on social media.
Broadcasts
Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits, Part 2
Every classroom has children who face daily ridicule and rejection.
Broadcasts
Raising Boys: Wounded Spirits, Part 1
Boys today face unique pressures that can wound their spirits and shape their futures.
Blogs
Bullying Taught by Violence in the Media
Another key factor is the prevalence of violence in the media, which has taught kids the wrong way to deal with tormentors. Teens, including those with wounded spirits, live every day with images of k
Blogs
Why Bullies Bully
Why do boys harass and intimidate each other this way? Angela Phillips explained it like this: "The effect of intimidation is to drag other children down to the same level of powerlessness, through fe
Broadcasts
Protecting Your Middle Schooler During Those Turbulent Years
With the explosion of technology, studies show that kids between the ages of 11 and 14 are the heaviest users of digital devices, spending over 9 hours a day on social media and the Internet. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses this sobering topic with the late Dr. Brenda Hunter and her daughter and co-author, Kristen Blair. Dr. Dobson asks them questions about their helpful book, From Santa to Sexting: Keeping Kids Safe, Strong, and Secure in Middle School. Learn how to recognize the warning signs before your child’s digital life becomes a problem.
Broadcasts
Winning at Home: Tackling the Topics that Confuse Kids and Scare Parents – Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dan Seaborn continue discussing Dan’s book, Winning at Home. The two men reveal the impact of technology on kids, along with the ever-present threat of bullying, and the importance of parents maintaining healthy communication with their kids in order to be aware of what is going on in their lives.
Broadcasts
Preventing Teen Suicide: Kids in Crisis
For various reasons, adolescence can be emotionally difficult for teenagers. Their lack of self-worth can sometimes lead to the tragedy of suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, alert parents to the warning signs in their teens’ behavior and recommend how best to respond. The key is to connect; talk with your son or daughter, communicate your unconditional love and get the help that he or she needs.
Broadcasts
Life Without Limbs – Part 2
Because Nick Vujicic (VOO-yi-chich) was born without arms or legs, he often struggled with God about his purpose in life. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of Life Without Limits, echoes the Apostle Paul who wrote "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." The married 38-year-old evangelist with four children came to Christ at age 15, after depression and a suicide attempt. Nick proclaims, "When you don't get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else."
Showing Slide 1 of 11
Authors
Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
