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The Roller Coaster of Life

Today’s kids have had to face the fear of a global pandemic, school shootings, human trafficking, and so much more. Parenting through these trials is hard work, but it’s critical. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how moms and dads can help their children experience inner peace and courage no matter how big difficulties become. Their insights are from the devotional “The Roller Coaster of Life” on page 247 of Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s Night Light for Parents.

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Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom in America

According to Betsy DeVos, “Every single child in America deserves the freedom to pursue a great education, and every parent deserves to have their voice heard.” For the past 35 years, the former U.S Secretary of Education has advocated for school choice for K through 12th grade students across the nation. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Secretary DeVos discuss the possibilities and future of our education system, along with her new book, Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child.

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Parenting Basics: Toddlerhood – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues speaking with a panel of pediatricians about the toddler years. America’s most trusted family advocate and child psychologist insists that parenting is not a sprint — it’s a marathon. Parents have to find a pace and routine that won’t drain their batteries. Mom and Dad, listen and learn how to vet trustworthy childcare and understand the importance of getting timely examinations and immunizations for your children.

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Parenting Basics: Toddlerhood – Part 1

Parents, when your child enters the toddler stage, brace yourself for the “first adolescence!” Just like a teenager desires increasing independence, your toddler will too. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of doctors who insist that Mom and Dad lovingly let their toddler know that they are in charge. Listen to a valuable dose of encouragement and insight, and learn how to win the battle over bedtime and mealtime, the best toys for any age range, and the optimum number of hours of sleep a toddler needs per day.

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Raising Worry-Free Girls – Part 2

The average age of onset anxiety for girls used to be eight. Today, with the added stress of social media and the pandemic, coupled with an increased emphasis on academic and athletic performance, the average age in which therapists are diagnosing anxiety in little girls is six. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Sissy Goff, author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, discuss how girls can experience intrusive thoughts and get stuck, like a single-loop roller coaster. Sissy notes that a father’s affirmation of his daughter can provide relief and create connection. In addition, meditating on whatever is true, noble, and lovely, as Philippians 4:8 instructs us to do, is another way to combat the “worry monster.”

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Policy & Culture

SCOTUS Ruling: A Big Win for Religious Freedom!

Religious liberty just won a victory at the Supreme Court! This is a good day for the religious freedom guaranteed in our Bill of Rights, and also a win for the cause of educational choice.

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Why Dads Matter: Dr. Dobson Speaks from the Heart

“He was my hero!” Those are the words of Dr. James Dobson when describing his own father as he was interviewed by Pastor Ed Young on Father’s Day in 2019. Dr. Dobson concluded that, as a young boy, “I wanted to be like him. I wanted his God for my God, his values for my values.” On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Dr. Young discuss the importance and irreplaceable role of fathers in the home.

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Blogs

A Dad Must Be There To Teach His Children

Without wanting to heap guilt on the heads of my masculine readers, I must say that too many fathers only sleep at their homes. And as a result, they have totally abdicated their responsibilities for leadership and influence in the lives of their children.

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A Good Family Man in Today’s World

Let's look more closely at what constitutes "a good family man" in today's world. To put that in perspective, it might be helpful to examine four traditional roles that men have played at home.

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Blogs

My Greatest Challenge as a Father

Question: Dr. Dobson, what has been your greatest challenge as a father? What did you learn from it?

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