Talking to Kids About Halloween
Dr. Dobson, what do you tell kids about Halloween?
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A Father’s Role
Studies show that a father's role is crucial in the home. So invest in them today for a lifetime of reward.
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Are Adopted Kids More Rebellious?
Question: Dr. Dobson, are adopted children more likely to be rebellious than children raised by biological parents? If so, are there any steps I can take to prevent or ease the conflict? My husband and I are thinking about adopting a toddler, and this question has me worried.
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Dealing with the Difficult Child – Part 2
Every child deserves to know that their parents are crazy about them. That is true even for the “extra effort kid!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. James Dobson conclude their discussion about the strong-willed child. Discover the hope provided by these two experts in psychology on how to regain that critical relationship and overcome defiance in your child.
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Dealing with the Difficult Child – Part 1
Do you struggle to connect with one or more of your children? Maybe your daughter is strong-willed and every day is a battle, or maybe you don’t share your son’s interests or hobbies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton joins Dr. James Dobson to talk about the “extra effort kid,” and what parents can do to strengthen that difficult relationship.
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Father-Daughter Memories
What are some of the earliest memories you have from your childhood? Were they learning to ride a bike or tie your shoelaces? Maybe it was a special song or playing games in the car on the way to school. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson takes a walk down memory lane with his daughter, Danae, as they also discuss what Dr. Dobson counts as the number one job we have as parents. That responsibility is to teach our children, from an early age, who Jesus is. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 declares, “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
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Manhood at Its Best
Here's an illustration of manhood at its best. After all, how else can we get a handle on the ephemeral qualities of character and strength in a man of God? It is understood most readily by observing a good model, and I crossed paths momentarily with one of the finest a few years ago.
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Three Principles of Authority
Three principles relative to authority are vitally important to the family, and to the continuation of our way of life...
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Steeler for Life, Through Thick and Thin
According to Ben Roethlisberger, “Football is not who I am, it’s what I do.” He spent the first four decades of his life becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. But for the next 40 years, he wants to further expand God’s kingdom. On today’s edition of Family Talk, the two-time Super Bowl champion and former quarterback of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers highlights his favorite football moments and shares the importance of faith and family, and his plans for life in retirement, including the mission to start a new foundation. Standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall, “Big Ben” reveals that the manliest thing a dad can do is to be vulnerable with his kids.
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Winning at Home: Tackling the Topics that Confuse Kids and Scare Parents – Part 3
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train a child up in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his interview with Dan Seaborn, tying together several critical points from Dan’s book, Winning at Home. Seaborn shares his rich experiences in parenting alongside his wife through good and difficult times. He also offers a final encouragement to parents who are having challenges raising their kids in the midst of the secular culture.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
