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Fathers Can Influence Their Daughters’ Attitude Towards Boys

Question: Dr. Dobson, is there a way I, as a father, can influence my daughter's attitude toward boys? If she chooses to marry, she will need to understand men and know how to relate to them.

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Questions and Answers About Girls’ Puberty and Adolescence

Question: Dr. Dobson, my eleven-year-old girl is physically, and otherwise, way too grown up for her age, despite my concentrated efforts to keep her a kid. I don't know how to handle her disrespectfu

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How Money Can Teach Family Values

I'm concerned about the impact of materialism on families today. During the Great Depression, it was easy enough for parents to tell their kids that they couldn't afford to buy everything they wanted. But in these times, children see that you can purchase their hearts' desires—if not with cash, then with your magic credit card. Advertisers spend millions of dollars to stimulate your kids' lust for their products—toy monsters; dolls that eat, walk, and talk; designer shoes and clothes; and more.

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Loving Authority and Leadership at Home

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

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Grasping the Concept of Who God Is

Question: Dr. Dobson, the concept of who God is has always been difficult for me to comprehend. I'm still not sure I understand Him as I should. How can my children possibly grasp who He really is?

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Time is Your Greatest Gift to Your Child

Being a father and a Type A personality myself, I look back on my parenting experiences and recall instances where I could have done a better job. I wish I could relive some of those busy days at a sl

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Using Food as an Instrument of Control

Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child’s eating habits.

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Depression in Children

Is your child showing signs of depression, such as lethargy, trouble sleeping, stomach problems or anger? Dr. Dobson provides wisdom on what to do.

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The Benefits of Learning

Though we may forget early school lessons, education is still important because it teaches us things such as self-discipline and character.

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The Safety of an Orderly Classroom

Children thrive when there is order and firm discipline in the classroom, enabling them to learn in a safe and calm environment.

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