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Stress in the Nursery
Babies are extremely vulnerable to early childhood stress, which was proven in this Harvard study.
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Is It Possible to Love a Child Too Much?
Hovering like a “helicopter parent” keeps a child from experiencing the freedom necessary for healthy development.
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A Parent’s Highest Calling
You’ve often heard me say that seeing our children come to faith in Christ is a parent’s highest priority. Can there be anything more important than knowing that these precious gifts from God will be in heaven with us for all eternity? Unless we are successful in imparting the good news of salvation to them, we will never see them again in the afterlife.
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A Dad’s Influence on His Daughter’s Future Husband
Raise your daughter with love and respect. When she’s older, she will look for those traits in a husband.
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When a Child Says “I Hate You”
When a child says "I hate you" let them cool off but don't ignore it. Show them how to handle emotions.
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Security in Defined Limits
Like guard rails on a bridge, kids feel more safer and more secure when they know precisely where the boundaries are set.
Blogs
Why Boys and Girls Are Different
Boys and girls are different in ways that go beyond the obvious. Dr. James Dobson explores how biology influences their development and behavior—and why understanding these differences can help parents better appreciate and guide their children.
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Adolescence Is an Age of Conformity
The pressure to follow the whims of the group (called the “herd instinct”) is never so great as during the adolescent years. This drive may be all-consuming to a teenager when any deviation from the “in” behavior is a serious breach of etiquette. And there is tyranny in this pressure.
Audio Blog Series
Integrity Begins at Home Where Our Children Can See It
Children notice when their parents’ actions don't match their words—and those contradictions can have lasting consequences. Discover why integrity at home is essential to building trust, shaping character, and passing on a genuine faith in Christ.
Authors
Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
