Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Before Disciplining
You have described the nature of willfully defiant behavior and how parents should handle it. But does all unpleasant behavior result from rebellion and disobedience?
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Raising Children for God’s Glory
Parents can easily forget that their children belong to the Lord, not to them. This thinking can lead to misplaced priorities, frustration, and even burnout. Chris and Taylor Bruin share a powerful perspective on parenting as stewardship, offering wisdom and encouragement for raising children with God’s purpose in mind. Don’t miss this inspiring message!
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Consequences for Disobeying God’s Word
There are inevitable consequences to disobeying God’s Word. When our children stray from the guidance and wisdom found in the Bible, their misconduct can lead to heartache and destruction. In order for them to have a fulfilling Christian life, we must teach them to understand this concept. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share a story about how teaching this principle to their son helped him learn the importance of obeying God.
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Who’s to Blame for the Breakdown in Education?
Dr. Dobson describes the challenges facing public school teachers today and how we can support them.
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Dealing With A Shy Child
Shyness is nothing to be shy about. Some children are simply born that way.
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Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 2
Mental health issues are hitting teenagers harder than ever. In fact, statistics show that one in every five teens has considered suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with counselor Sharon Hersh to tackle the emotional storms that parents of teen girls face. They discuss practical strategies for dealing with eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
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Discipline Is Like A Battery
Dr. Dobson explains the need for a balance between the positive and the negative.
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“That’s Okay, Jake.”
Dr. Dobson advises parents how to respond when their children fail.
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Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 1
Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating an emotional hurricane. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with counselor Sharon Hersh to explore how biblical principles can transform the most challenging season of parenting. They discuss powerful insights about “hand-in-hand mothering,” and share how to create a safe haven for your struggling teen. Discover how you can become your daughter’s ally through the storm of adolescence.
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Pure Lives
Teenagers who receive the active support of their family are much more likely to resist sexual temptation. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb give a vivid example from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents, of how a mom and dad can reinforce the importance of purity.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
