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Losing Cooper – Part 1

“God’s plan is perfect, though it might not always be painless.” These are not easy words to believe, especially when tragedy strikes and you lose your only son. On this edition of Family Talk, J.J. and Melanie Jasper share with Dr. James Dobson their heartbreaking story about the loss of their young son, Cooper. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Discover the true hope that the Jasper family found in Jesus as they walked through this tragic time in their lives.

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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 2

Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and an active participant in their relationship with God. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-filled discussion with Dr. Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz. They discuss the Children’s Prayer Card they developed, as well as the children’s book entitled, The Power of the Prayer Covenant, which has been translated into many languages and is being distributed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Is It Possible To Love A Child Too Much?

Hovering like a "helicopter parent" creates anxiety. Instead, launch your child, and they will learn to fly.

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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 1

In the words of Dr. Jerry Kirk, founder of the Prayer Covenant, “There is no holding back what God can do in and through you if you daily commit to making Him Lord of your life.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kirk, and his colleagues, Candy Marballi and Rick Schatz, about some of the amazing things the Lord has done through each of them after committing their lives to Him. Matthew 18:14 says, “In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Be enlightened as you hear the special meaning that this verse holds for Jerry, and how he learned that no child is too young to learn to pray!

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Molder of Romantic Dreams

Raise your daughter with love and respect. When she's older, that's what she will look for in a husband.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

When a Child Says “I Hate You”

When a child says "I hate you" let them cool off but don't ignore it. Show them how to handle emotions.

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Security in Defined Limits

Like guard rails on a bridge, kids feel safer when they know precisely where the boundaries are set.

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Leading Children Through Tough Years

Question: Dr. Dobson, I understand the strong-willed child better than I did. But tell me how to get our son through these tough years. He is tough as nails. What specific suggestions do you have for us?

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Saying No to Our Kids

Don't let saying "No" to your kids become a habit. Unless there's a good reason, try saying "Yes" more!

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Fatherlessness: An Epidemic

Did you know that 1 in 4 children live in a home without a dad? What implication does that have for the future of our kids and our culture? Today on Family Talk, Chris Fabry turns the tables and interviews Dr. James Dobson and Kurt Bruner to discuss their novel, Fatherless. They take a hard look at how the choices we're making, both as individuals AND as a nation, are affecting our destinies and generations to come.

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