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Talking to Kids About Halloween

Dr. Dobson, what do you tell kids about Halloween?

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Bad Company Corrupts Good Character

Every parent is under terrible pressure in today's fast-paced culture. The demands of jobs, maintaining a house, keeping up with financial commitments, church responsibilities, and trying to raise a family keep us running at breakneck speed.

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Quiet Times for Busy Parents

Have you found it challenging to balance the demands of marriage and family, while still having devotional time with the Lord? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson discuss their best-selling book, Night Light for Parents, an easy devotional for moms and dads to read every night. Each passage has a high-impact short story, questions that will prompt great conversation, and a brief prayer at the conclusion. Hebrews 3:13 says, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Listen to this edition of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, as Dr. Dobson and Shirley share personal stories of their own family life, and how a commitment to God and to each other can bolster your marriage.

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Telling Stories to Your Children

Tell the kids stories about your family. Rich heritage may be lost if it isn’t passed to the next generation.

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Flattery vs. Praise

Be aware of opportunities to offer genuine, well-deserved praise to your children, while avoiding the emptiness of flattery.

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Teaching Kids About Sex – Part 2

Teaching your children the truth about sex might seem a bit scary, but if you don't do it, who will? Television? Movies? The public school system? Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion with Dr. Kevin Leman and Kathy Flores Bell about their book, A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex. You’ll not only learn how to give your children the truth and guidance they need about the serious subject of sex, but you may even deepen your relationship with them as well.

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Teaching Kids About Sex – Part 1

As a parent you may have experienced an overwhelming sense of panic when you realize it’s time to have that talk about the “birds and the bees” with your kids. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Christian psychologist, author and speaker, Dr. Kevin Leman, and co-founder of Team Lizzie Bell, Kathy Flores Bell, about the book they co-authored entitled, A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex. You’ll be enlightened and entertained as you learn how you can trade those sweaty palms and the dread of “the sex talk” for a much more prepared and natural discussion with your kids. 

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Teaching Independence, Slowly but Surely

One step at a time, let your kids test the waters of independence while they’re young, so they'll have wisdom when they're grown.

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The Primary Reason for Failure in School

What is the primary reason for failure in school? The answer may surprise you. According to educational consultant Cheri Fuller, the chief problem is not laziness or poor study skills.

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On the Launching Pad

Some young adults mature naturally while others fail to find their own path. Parents, learn how to help.

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