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Miscarriage: Grieving the Loss – Part 1

When couples experience the profound sense of pain and loss from a miscarriage, well-intentioned family members and friends can say hurtful things. But Dr. Walt and Barb Larimore, along with Russ and June Gordon, who have suffered a total of six miscarriages between them, urge those who wish to console others to simply say, "I am so sorry! God cares. And I love you." They share with host Dr. James Dobson that couples should name the lost baby, figuratively bury their child, and allow themselves time to heal.

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Policy & Culture

Parents’ Rights — And Their Intelligence — Are Being Ignored

A school district official in Missouri apparently views parents—and their rights!—as a problem in need of a change.

The increase in online learning has created a problem for "woke" acti

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Parenting Well: Balancing Marriage and Motherhood

As a mother, do you ever feel you should have been more patient with your kids, or more loving toward your husband? Popular blogger Becky Thompson, author of Hope Unfolding: Grace-Filled Truth for the Momma's Heart, says it's time to get off the carousel of guilt, and don't let the Devil accuse you! God wants you to believe in your ability to be a good mom and not second-guess yourself. In a fitting pre-Mother's Day message, Becky says it's time that moms saw themselves through God's eyes.

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Understanding Autism: Supporting Struggling Parents – Part 2

When pediatrician Dr. Jerry Kartzinel puts autistic children on a dairy and gluten-free diet, 75% of them respond dramatically,like a fog has lifted! He analogizes that these kids are like computers with a malfunctioning hard drive. Only after the "hard drive" has been repaired can "software" like speech and other therapies that are introduced show dramatic results.

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Understanding Autism: Supporting Struggling Parents – Part 1

Mark and Jenny were concerned when their first-born child wouldn't make eye contact, walked on his tiptoes, and didn't talk. At the age of three, he was diagnosed with autism, which sent Mark into a deep depression.

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Helping Our Girls Defeat Fear and Anxiety

All too often, the number of "likes" received on Instagram is what determines a teen's self-worth. It's no wonder then, that 38% of young girls in the U.S. today have a diagnosable anxiety disorder. Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls (AHG), a Christian scout-type leadership development program, urges parents to prioritize their Daughters' faith formation ahead of academics or athletics. She cites research from George Barna (The Barna Group), showing that when a child participates in faith-centered activities such as AHG in addition to regularly attending church, they are 75% more likely to carry their Christian faith into adulthood.

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Connecting with Your Kids in the Age of Digital Disconnection

In 2021, having the old "birds and bees" conversation with your kids is no longer sufficient. In this age of smartphones, you'll also need to talk with your teen about the dangerous world of sexting and pornography. David Eaton, founder of Axis, urges parents to consider giving their teens a Gabb cell phone, which can only call, text without pictures, and use GPS. Additionally, thanks to the Axis website, which features over 300 parent-empowering resources, you can develop an ongoing conversation to connect with your teen's mind and heart.

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Mom Strong – Part 2

When moms feel broken and burdened by feelings of inadequacy, Heidi St. John, author of Bible Promises for Moms, reminds us that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. Heidi's book provides Scriptural counsel on 80 alphabetical topics ranging from depression and discipline to weariness and worry. She urges women to network with other Christian moms with whom they can be vulnerable, because Satan loves an isolated target.

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Dr. James Dobson Denounces Bethany Christian Services for Their Decision to Place Children with Same-Sex Parents

March 11, 2021 — On March 1, Bethany Christian Services, one of the largest adoption and foster care agencies in the United States, unashamedly announced that it will now place children with same-s

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Mom Strong – Part 1

Between the government-mandated isolation of COVID-19 and the craziness in our culture, moms today can feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Heidi St. John, author of Becoming MomStrong, reminds mothers to get into God's Word, because we can't pass along to our kids what we don't possess ourselves. While the world has attempted to hijack motherhood and relegate it to little more than a stopover on the highway of life, parents need to see this season as precious and fleeting.

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