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Question: Dr. Dobson, my husband and I are distressed because our teenager seems to be rejecting her Christian beliefs. She was saved at an early age and in the past has shown a real love for the Lord. My inclination is to panic, but before I do, can you offer a word of encouragement?
Prepare your children for the turbulent teen years by teaching them coping skills while they're young.
Knowing high school is almost over is both the best and hardest part of the senior year.
Don't let adolescent loneliness break the will of your teen. Teach that teen it's better to lead than follow.
Growth patterns impact a teen's confidence. Understanding that brings insight into a child's world.
When one family committed to two tech-free days a week, their 8-year-old son was thrilled that his father had time to teach him how to play baseball. And his mother had time to bake cookies with him. The boy gushed, “Our family is normal again. And I got my Daddy back!” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced Cook), author of Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World, on the ever evolving relationship between teenagers and screen time. Parents, if you want your teen to develop character and self-discipline, demonstrate that the smartphone is a tool, not a toy.
Teenagers are dying because of recreational drugs like never before. According to the CDC, “The rate of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids in 2021 was nearly 22 times the rate in 2013.” With an increase in the availability of illegal fentanyl, it's even more serious, as death can come after just one use. In this new video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that this should be a wake-up call for all of us. It’s vital that we talk with our kids today about the dangers of chemical substances. This important message includes information on how to start this conversation, and how to know if your teen is already experimenting. Watch to learn more.
Remember when you were a child and life was carefree? Sadly, today’s fast-paced and confusing culture has caused many children to experience inordinate amounts of stress. In this day and age, the world can heap so much anxiety and tension on a child that it can feel overwhelming. Learn about your son or daughter’s vulnerability to likely stress factors, from social media, to peer pressure, and even from their own parents. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. Dobson talks about childhood stress with renowned author and psychologist, the late Dr. Arch Hart. They examine the pressure on our kids and identify the various physical, emotional, and mental indicators of anxiety. Discover how setting up certain boundaries for your child can greatly decrease everyday stressors for him or her, as well as for yourself.
You don’t have to look far to notice how insecurity, social pressure, and suicide has impacted the lives of our teenagers and young adults. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his discussion with Jeff Myers about Summit Ministries and his latest book, Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis. Learn about the hope Jeff is providing the next generation by proclaiming the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton concludes his interview with Mark Gregston of Heartlight Ministries, to discuss his devotional, Daily Hope for Families, and the support he offers to families who find themselves in crisis. Learn more about Mark and his deep passion to provide help when all hope seems to have left the building. Hear how Heartlight Ministries and his radio program, Parenting Today’s Teens with Mark Gregston, are making a difference.
