Blended Families – Part 1
The role of a step-parent can be extremely challenging. Be prepared to avoid these common pitfalls...
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Lighting Up Culture: How Do We Help Stressed Parents?
Raising children is challenging in the best of circumstances. After all, parenting does not merely require self-sacrifice; parenting is self-sacrifice.
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Homeschooling Today – Part 2
Too many parents are under the impression that education is simply reading, writing, and arithmetic. On today's edition of Family Talk, Jay and Heidi St. John, who have homeschooled their seven kids, declare that education is never neutral! Dr. James Dobson concludes his discussion with the St. Johns, founders of Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center. They insist that there is always a worldview being taught, but is it one with integrity and honor? In Luke 6:40, Jesus said, "Everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher." That is why Heidi wants to equip her kids with a biblical worldview, so they know why they believe what they believe.
Marriage & Parenting
Parenting with Humility
Christian parents are called to use biblical guidelines when teaching, disciplining, and relating to their kids. However, failure is part of being human. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that moms and dads must display a biblical response after making mistakes. This includes showing humility, admitting when they’ve sinned, and asking for forgiveness. Watch now to see how the Beelers apply this in their family.
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Homeschooling Today – Part 1
No one knows your kids better than you do, so who better to teach them? Maybe you don’t think of yourself as a teacher and the thought of homeschooling sounds too difficult. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Jay and Heidi St. John, who homeschooled their seven kids and founded Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center. They share three keys to a successful schooling model: flexibility, the one-on-one tutorial model, and a vision of Christian discipleship. The results? On average, kids who are homeschooled test three grade levels higher than their public school peers.
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Quiet Times for Busy Parents
Have you found it challenging to balance the demands of marriage and family, while still having devotional time with the Lord? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James and Shirley Dobson discuss their best-selling book, Night Light for Parents, an easy devotional for moms and dads to read every night. Each passage has a high-impact short story, questions that will prompt great conversation, and a brief prayer at the conclusion. Hebrews 3:13 says, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Listen to this edition of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, as Dr. Dobson and Shirley share personal stories of their own family life, and how a commitment to God and to each other can bolster your marriage.
Marriage & Parenting
Know Your Kids’ Friends
One effective way to guide your children in their relationships, especially as they become teenagers, is to know their friends. The people your kids hang out with will significantly influence their lives, so it's worth your time to get acquainted. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain why it’s vital that you find creative and intentional methods to build these connections, such as inviting everyone over for “Taco Tuesday.” Watch now to see how the Beelers try to make these get-togethers fun.
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Asset Building
Providing critical assets for children may help them live happier and more successful lives as adults.
Marriage & Parenting
Helping the Least of These
Many in our country are struggling financially and the rate of homelessness has skyrocketed. What are some ways that you and your kids can reach out to those in your community who have fallen on hard times? In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler offer several good suggestions.
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Learning to Slow Down
A prescription for a renewed family life could begin with this simple phrase: "Slow it down."
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
