Help Your Daughter Build Self-Confidence
When your daughter goes to school tomorrow, tell her to watch the students who are coming and going. Some will be smiling and laughing and talking and carrying their books and playing baseball. Unless
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Building Meaningful Mother-Daughter Connections
As teenage girls grow into young women, it can be challenging for moms to find meaningful ways to connect and spend constructive time together. In this sweet reel, Trina Alleyne and her daughter share heartfelt ideas for bonding that encourage adolescents to step into womanhood with godly character. It’s a beautiful reminder of the power of intentional connection.
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Healthy Habits for Your Children, Part 2
Your child's health involves far more than a routine checkup.
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Healthy Habits for Your Children, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes physician Dr. Walt Larimore to discuss his book, The Highly Healthy Child.
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How to Discipline Without Breaking a Child’s Spirit
The goal in dealing with a difficult child is to shape the will without breaking the spirit. Hitting both targets is sometimes easier said than done. Perhaps it will help to share a letter from a mother who was having a terrible time with her son Jake. Her description of this child and her responses to him illustrate precisely how not to deal with a difficult boy or girl.
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4 Questions to Guide a Child’s Heart
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.
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Pastor Jack Hibbs Honored with Dr. James C. Dobson Courage in Media Award
Recently at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, the James Dobson Family Institute presented the inaugural Dr. James C. Dobson Courage in Media Award to Pastor Jack Hibbs. This award honors leaders who boldly proclaim biblical truth and stand firm in their faith despite cultural pressures. During the presentation, Danae Dobson reflected on her father’s legacy of courage — his unwavering commitment to defending life, strengthening families, and speaking truth with conviction even when it was unpopular.
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Teach Your Kids Before The World Does
In today’s culture, the world is quick to fill kids’ minds with its own values and narratives, often leaving parents feeling like they’re playing catch-up. The longer you wait to instill truth and guide your children in the right direction, the harder these become. Brenen and Morgan Beeler offer practical ways to teach your sons and daughters what’s right before the noise of the world drowns you out. Be encouraged and empowered to shape their hearts and minds!
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5 Tips to Help Moms Cope with Stress
Even with a clear game plan in mind, raising kids properly is one of life's richest challenges. It is not uncommon for a mother, particularly, to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of her parental assignment. In many homes, she is the primary protector for each child's health, education, intellect, personality, character, and emotional stability.
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You Just Have to Laugh!
Laughter is the key to survival during the special stresses of the child-rearing years. If you can see the delightful side of your assignment, you can also deal with the difficult.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
