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Marriage & Parenting

Fight the Problem, Not Your Partner

When does being right become wrong?
Brenen Beeler and Morgan Beeler explain how striving to “win” an argument with your spouse can cause significant damage to your relationship. They remind us that coming out on top isn’t worth the harm it can do to your marriage.
This short but powerful conversation may prompt you to think twice before trying to prove a point—and help you start fighting for “us” instead.

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Blogs

After the Fight Is Over

Almost all husbands and wives experience conflict from time to time, which is not necessarily unhealthy to their relationships. A verbal spat that stays within reasonable limits can open the windows a

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Blogs

Marriage Without Fighting

Question: Dr. Dobson, do you think happily married husbands and wives should be able to live together without fighting?

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Blogs

The Hidden Target of Sibling Rivalry Is You

It’s important to understand how kids think. Their conflict often becomes a way of manipulating parents. Quarreling and fighting provide an opportunity for both children to capture adult attention. It has been written, “Some children had rather be wanted for murder than not wanted at all.” Toward this end, a pair of obnoxious kids can tacitly agree to bug their parents until they get a response—even if it is an angry reaction.

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Featured

Iran, War, and the Islamic Messiah

Once again, military conflict is raging in the Middle East and the Holy Land. American and Israeli armed forces are in harm’s way, fighting the Islamic Republic of Iran. How should Christians react to the news?

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Blogs

11 Marriage Killers You Need to Avoid

Question: Dr. Dobson, would you identify some of the major "marriage killers" that are most responsible for the high divorce rate that plagues today's families?

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Featured

Characteristics of Successful Marriages

Fulfilling the “until death do us part” portion of our vows seems romantic and exciting on the wedding day, but once the honeymoon is over and reality sets in, it takes on a deeper meaning. A lifelong marriage requires time and sacrifice to experience the Lord’s best. In this reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share the characteristics of couples who prioritize their marriage according to God’s Word and build lasting, successful relationships.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Setting Up Reasonable Boundaries in the Home

Although conflicts are inevitable among siblings, it’s possible for parents to establish healthy boundaries for a more harmonious home life.

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Audio Blog Series

Hope for Your Marriage When Your Partner Is Distant

Few things feel heavier than wanting to fight for your marriage when your spouse seems distant and unwilling. You may feel alone, exhausted, and unsure where to begin. It’s tempting to believe that if your mate’s heart has hardened, nothing can change at all. But Scripture offers a different kind of hope. While you can’t control another person, there are some things you can do to influence him or her.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

When Parents Disagree

What happens when mothers and fathers have differences of opinion on how to raise and discipline their children?

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