Stress in the Nursery
Babies are extremely vulnerable to early childhood stress, which was proven in this Harvard study.
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The Terrible Twos
If you're parenting in the "terrible twos"--hang on! It's just one small phase in a lifetime of growing.
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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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Parenting Basics: The First Years – Part 2
On today’s edition of Family talk, hear another day of practical wisdom for those expecting their first baby, or for the parents of a newborn. Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with a panel of pediatric doctors. If your baby is colicky, don’t hesitate to ask the grandparents or your close friends to watch the child for a couple of hours so you can take a break. The pediatricians also weigh in on the debate over scheduled feedings versus on-demand feedings, and provide advice on sleep training.
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Parenting Basics: The First Years – Part 1
If you’re expecting a child or are the parent of a newborn, you won’t want to miss today’s Family Talk broadcast. As Dr. James Dobson interviews a panel of pediatric doctors, you’ll learn about the importance of breastfeeding, best practices for treating croup, and some of the presumed causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS. Because babies have an insatiable curiosity in their first year, it’s essential to child-proof your home by placing medicines, cleaning products, and other potentially toxic items out of reach.
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What Is Better Than Being a Mom?
Question: Dr. Dobson, what answer do you have for those who say being a mother of small children and stay-at-home mom is boring?
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Exhausted Mothers of Preschoolers
Question: Dr. Dobson, I'm a full-time mother with three children in the preschool years. I love them like crazy, but I am exhausted from just trying to keep up with them. I also feel emotionally isola
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The Tough and the Gentle
You are not alone. Millions of parents, past and present, can identify with the particular stresses you are experiencing right now. A child between eighteen and thirty-six months of age is a sheer del
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Parenting Basics Part 2
The joy of parenthood, especially with the first child, can be overwhelming, but so can the concerns in taking care of a little life. How do you know what is normal behavior? When do you call the doctor? What should feeding and sleeping and health look like for your childs first year?
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
