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It’s easy to focus solely on correcting our children’s behavior, but when we do, we risk missing the bigger picture: shepherding their hearts. This approach can lead to resentment, disconnection, and temporary fixes rather than lasting change. In this reel, Trina Alleyne shares four questions to ask your kids that can help you reach their hearts.
Winning ten national basketball championships is remarkable, but Coach John Wooden's greatest legacy may be what he taught off the court.
When Coach John Wooden retired from basketball in 1975, he had every reason to savor the spotlight. He had led UCLA to an unprecedented 10 NCAA national championships in 12 years, including seven in a row. His teams had won 88 consecutive games at one point—a record that still stands as one of the most remarkable streaks in sports history. He coached legends and built a dynasty. He became, by nearly every measure, the greatest college basketball coach of all time. Yet when Dr. James Dobson asked what he missed most after stepping away from the game, what Coach Wooden said in response is important for every Christian parent to remember. He didn’t say he missed the roar of the crowd. Nor did he mention the trophies, banners, or championships. He said he missed the practices. He longed for the teaching. That statement reveals everything about why John Wooden was a champion—and why his example matters so much for moms and dads today. The Championships Were a Byproduct Wooden didn’t begin his season by talking about taking home titles. In fact, he rarely mentioned winning at all. Instead, he focused on preparation, fundamentals, and character. The first practice of every season was famously simple. Coach Wooden taught his players how to put on their socks properly—carefully smoothing out wrinkles to avoid blisters. Then he showed them ...
Few coaches have shaped the game of basketball—and the character of a nation—like Coach John Wooden.
Few Christian leaders have left a legacy as profound as Dr. Ted Engstrom.
Question: Dr. Dobson, you have been very critical of behavioral scientists and other writers who recommend a more permissive approach to child rearing. Explain why this concerns you. Why is it ever wr
In a world of constant stimulation, self-control doesn’t develop on its own. Dr. James Dobson has consistently taught that parents play a critical role in helping children learn restraint, patience, and emotional regulation. When kids are guided with structure and consistency, they gain skills that serve them for life.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Victor Marx and his wife, Eileen, co-founders of All Things Possible Ministries.
According to Victor Marx, co-founder of All Things Possible Ministries, the biggest threat to America is not terrorism — it’s the lack of fathers.
When kids don’t listen and are defiant, emotions can run high and communication breaks down. This can leave everyone in the family upset. But yelling isn’t the way to address misbehavior.
