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The Difference Between Childishness & Willful Defiance

Parents must understand the difference between willful defiance and childish irresponsibility. Kids make mistakes all the time because they lack the maturity to make wise decisions. Their blunders require softer correction, but name-calling, temper tantrums, and other forms of disrespect from a child is prohibited and needs to be handled differently.  Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain what distinguishes a simple misstep from contempt, and they provide examples for how to discipline in each circumstance. 

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Blogs

Dad, Please Talk to Your Daughter

As you seek to understand your daughter, another major factor you must not overlook is that there is 15 percent more blood flowing in the female brain than in that of a male, and it is more likely to

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Broadcasts

Being a Smart Stepmom, Part 3

Dr. James Dobson and Laura Petherbridge discuss the delicate balance stepmoms face when building trust with their stepchildren.

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Marriage & Parenting

How to Avoid Being an Overprotective Parent

Parents are motivated by love when they try to protect their kids from emotional pain. This is a natural response, but it can go too far by hindering proper development. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler discuss how moms and dads need to pray for wisdom to discern when they should try to shield their children, and when it’s better to let them experience adversity, which encourages growth.

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Being a Smart Stepmom, Part 2

Laura Petherbridge discusses why she dislikes the term blended family. She explains stepfamilies don't instantly merge but grow together and bond.

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Broadcasts

Being a Smart Stepmom, Part 1

Dr. James Dobson sits down with author Laura Petherbridge to explore the unique challenges stepmothers face.

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Marriage & Parenting

Why Kids Still Need to Learn the Ten Commandments

Many Christian parents take time to help their children memorize the Ten Commandments. This is essential, as these laws are the foundation for knowing how to love God and others. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that just learning the Decalogue isn’t enough. It’s also critical that you demonstrate how to live out these principles on a daily basis. Watch now to see how the Beelers make this a priority in their home.

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Blogs

Why Your Teenager Is Irrational

There is often an irrationality associated with adolescence that can be terribly frustrating to parents. It is difficult at that time to reason your way out of conflict.

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Broadcasts

The 40-Year War on the American Family

Dr. James Dobson shares timeless wisdom from his appearance on The Suzanne Venker Show about raising children in today’s challenging culture.

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Policy & Culture

Protecting Our Children

The transgender issue continues to stoke controversy across America. But increasingly, public opinion is moving solidly against radical trans ideology.

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