The Primary Reason for Failure in School
What is the primary reason for failure in school? The answer may surprise you. According to educational consultant Cheri Fuller, the chief problem is not laziness or poor study skills.
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The Walleyed Pike
A learning disability can mean failure for kids if you don't reach them before discouragement sets in.
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Learning Styles – Part 2
Former First Lady Abigail Adams once said, “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” On today’s Family Talk broadcast, you will hear the conclusion to Dr. Dobson’s classic interview with author and speaker, Cynthia Tobias. She fields various audience questions about homeschooling vs. public schools, instilling proper motivation through positive reinforcement, and the church’s responsibility in educating children spiritually.
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Learning Styles – Part 1
If you have a strong-willed child struggling in school, and your frustration levels are through the roof, you may want to turn up the volume and lean into today’s classic edition of Family Talk. Our host, Dr. James Dobson, and author and speaker, Cynthia Tobias, discuss the myriad of learning styles that exist among children. No matter how hopeless the situation may seem, Cynthia confidently shares that every child can succeed!
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Attention Deficit Disorder and Behavior
Question: Dr. Dobson, I understand that I can't diagnose my own son, but it would be helpful if you would list the kinds of behavior to look for in a child who may have ADD. You've described the condition in general terms, but what are the specific characteristics of someone who has this disorder?
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Sisterly Advice on Faith and Life
Though our culture has changed dramatically through the decades, there are certain issues that will always present difficult obstacles in the lives of adolescent girls. Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear Dr. James Dobson speak with his daughter, Danae Dobson, about her book, Let’s Walk the Talk! Girlfriend to Girlfriend on Faith, Friendship and Finding Real Love. She discusses tough subjects such as self-esteem, peer pressure, and dating, as well as sisterly advice on how we can have faith and trust God to navigate us through these rough seas of life. Listen as Danae passes along and articulates some of the best advice she’s been given, “It pays to follow Jesus!”
Dr. Dobson Minute
Adolescent Parenting
Pray and “just get them through it” is advice to live by when parenting through the turbulent teen years.
Policy & Culture
The Olympic Ceremony — A Teachable Moment for Us and Our Kids
If your children watched the event with you or heard about it from their friends, take this opportunity to emphasize the gospel and the reality of humankind—we are all sinners.
Dr. Dobson Minute
The Temper Tantrums
The next time your toddler throws a tantrum, you might find no reaction to be the best reaction of all.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Look in the Mirror
"Values are caught, not taught." What are you modeling at home?
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
