Managing Your Hyperactive Child
Question: Dr. Dobson, how is a hyperactive child to be managed? Answer: Let me share a list of eighteen suggestions that were provided in a book by Dr. Domeena Renshaw entitled The Hyperactive Child.
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Hope for the Underdog!
Good news for the child who doesn’t succeed in the early years. Sometimes the one who experiences the greatest difficulty will eventually soar the highest.
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The New Orphan Crisis – Part 2
John and Marlene Strege (pronounced stre-gee) did more than become the first couple to adopt a frozen embryo and carry it through to the birth of their daughter, Hannah. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer concludes his enlightening discussion with John, Marlene, and Hannah about how they stood firmly on God’s biblical principles and fought for the rights of the unborn. Whether in the womb or as a frozen, fertilized egg, hear how Marlene testified boldly that embryos are human beings, and should not be treated as “spare parts” in an attempt to save another life. It is murder just like abortion.
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The New Orphan Crisis – Part 1
Did you know that there are roughly 1.25 million frozen embryos, just waiting for a chance at life? On today’s edition of Family Talk, co-host Gary Bauer talks with John and Marlene Strege (pronounced stre-gee), about their story of being the first couple to “adopt” a frozen, fertilized egg and carry it through a successful pregnancy. The result of that endeavor was the birth of their daughter, Hannah, who is now a young adult with dreams of opening her own adoption counseling practice.
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Encouraging Your Kids To Lead
According to Dr. Tim Elmore, “Leaders are made, not born.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses with Dr. Elmore and his wife, Pam, the importance of teaching our children how to become leaders who will stand firm in their convictions, rather than being like sheep, who just follow the crowd. Be encouraged as Dr. Tim shares his belief that every child has the potential to be a great leader, regardless of his or her personality.
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Letting Children Express Anger
Children inevitably become angry with their parents from time to time. Should they be allowed to express that emotion, and if so, precisely how?
Marriage & Parenting
The Great Lie
Some moms and dads feel guilty over everything that goes wrong for their kids. This can eat away at their confidence and affect how they parent. Instead of leading biblically, they react with emotion. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne bring out truths from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents (page 224) to explain how to overcome this guilt.
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The Star of Christmas
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his good friend, Anthony DeStefano, about the true meaning of love, as depicted in his children’s book entitled, Little Star. Anthony also shares how his story is a great way to illustrate the power of the gospel as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. As John 1:9 says, “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
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Parental Burnout
What is it like to experience parental burnout? According to Procaccini and Kiefaber, it occurs in five progressive stages, each more stressful than the ones before.
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Are Adopted Kids More Rebellious?
Question: Dr. Dobson, are adopted children more likely to be rebellious than children raised by biological parents? If so, are there any steps I can take to prevent or ease the conflict? My husband and I are thinking about adopting a toddler, and this question has me worried.
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Dr. James Dobson
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Dr. Del Tackett
