The Hallway of Doors
So many addictions begin just by opening a small door, and it usually occurs during the adolescent years.
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Teach Kids About Jesus Early and Earnestly!
What you teach your kids in the early years is critical. Researcher George Barna confirmed what we have knownthat it becomes progressively more difficult to influence children spiritually as they grow
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The Teen Years Are Coming
My children are still young, and they are doing fine now, but I worry a lot about the adolescent years that lie ahead. I've seen other parents go through some pretty terrible things when their teenage
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Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 2
Mental health issues are hitting teenagers harder than ever. In fact, statistics show that one in every five teens has considered suicide. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with counselor Sharon Hersh to tackle the emotional storms that parents of teen girls face. They discuss practical strategies for dealing with eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
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Navigating Your Teen’s Emotional Storms – Part 1
Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating an emotional hurricane. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with counselor Sharon Hersh to explore how biblical principles can transform the most challenging season of parenting. They discuss powerful insights about “hand-in-hand mothering,” and share how to create a safe haven for your struggling teen. Discover how you can become your daughter’s ally through the storm of adolescence.
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The Pressure To Conform
The electronic revolution has created added pressure across the globe for teens to look and act the same.
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Dealing With Inferiority in Adolescence
Prepare your children for adolescence by helping them understand their identity and how to deal with feelings of inferiority.
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Rough Waters in Adolescence
Rebellion in the teen years doesn't necessarily mean future doom. Just get your kids through it.
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The Destiny of Our Youth
Former NFL player Steve Fitzhugh shares his compelling journey of finding faith despite childhood challenges.
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Bringing Up Girls: Social Media and Our Daughters
One of the phenomena that makes parenting in our time so complicated is social media. Interactive digital platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok simply did not exist when many of us parents were growing up. Nowadays, however, smartphones and the social media they feature have become ubiquitous. According to a 2022 study from the Pew Research Center, up to 95% of teenagers surveyed (ages thirteen to seventeen) said they use social media, with numerous teens using it “almost constantly.”
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