Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2010 by Dr. James Dobson, the ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception,
What parents can do while their children are still young, to provide a tranquil adolescence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Many times, toddlers get into trouble for simply exploring and investigating their world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson personalizes his previous discussion by sharing his experience during his late forties. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
A mid-life crisis is a very real condition and can rattle the foundation of a home. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Your body ages, but you're the same person! Remember that as you reach out to elderly people in your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
What was your childhood like? For many, it is filled with difficulty, anxiety and peer pressure. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Even stories like Dumbo can have a lasting, negative impact on our children━especially our girls! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
What lessons do our kids really learn when they hear stories such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson pays tribute to his uncle, Willis Dobson, who was a selfless role model and a hero to him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Given her enormous influence, glamour and beauty, can you believe that Princess Diana struggled with her self-esteem to the extent of having an eating disorder? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson continues his discussion about underachieving kids, and provides hope for parents who have this type of youngster. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson discusses the characteristics of children who aren't motivated to fit in with the structure of the classroom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Many studies now show that instability in the marital relationship has a profound effect on the behavior of children, including early sexual experiences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Toys such as Barbie Dolls speed young girls toward adolescence long before they're ready. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
What is Barbie teaching girls if not to focus on materialism and the impossible task of being flawlessly beautiful. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson explains how myelinization can affect the rate of development in some children. He advises parents what to do if they have a late bloomer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
What is the difference between childish irresponsibility and willful defiance? Dr. Dobson believes it is a fundamentally important distinction for parents to understand in order to properly discipline their children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Have you wondered how to correctly discipline a one-year-old child? Dr. Dobson shares his personal experience and provides some helpful advice on disciplining very young children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Remember that the primary objective of parenthood is simply to work yourself out of a job! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Sadly, many children and teens would give everything away just to be accepted by their fellow peers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson describes the six basic steps toward disciplining your child properly. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson shares his personal experience with a child experiencing night terrors — in this case, his own daughter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson describes the nature of a child's "night terrors" and how they differ from nightmares. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson uses medical research to advise parents on how to position their infant in a crib. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Discipline should start as soon as possible. For the youngest children, it begins with loving but firm leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
There is still a place for respect in the manners of children, and it puts their entire pattern of behavior on a higher plain. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Raising a strong-willed child with success takes love, discipline, and a lot of time! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson talk about what parents can expect from children with different temperaments as they become teenagers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Studies have shown that there are three times as many strong-willed children as compliant. What type of child is in your home? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson warns parents that children are watching increasingly sexual and violent shows on television without adequate supervision. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson shares some humorous stories about children that he received through his ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
The world seems to worship youth and is terrified of aging. But, as Dr. Dobson points out, there was a time when getting older was something to be respected. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson shares an illustration that depicts how families suffer the most from the ravages of war. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Before you yield to the tyranny of self-blame, ask yourself if the charges against you are valid or invalid. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson shares about Boys Town, which began as a simple act of compassion by one man during WWI. This ministry is still in existence today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson reveals study results on children of divorce and the consequences that carry through to adulthood. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Athletic sports can be fun and exhilarating, but games don't always end the way we would like them to! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson uses an illustration to explain how flirting with danger can end in tragedy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Parents, it is crucial to monitor what your kids are watching on their devices. Protect them from pornography! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
A society that can't protect its people from murder is on the edge of chaos. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Parents, don't be so quick to blame yourselves when your teens act defiant. It may be their natural tendency. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Inherited personality traits and behaviors can be overcome by rational thought and independent action. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Studies of twins now show that as much as 70% of personality is determined by genetics. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. John B. Watson's idea that you can determine your children's traits and behaviors was simply wrong. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Every child deserves to receive the right nurturing and stimulation needed for brain development. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Help the "class clown” you know to learn how to cope by helping him realize that he is often acting out of hurt and insecurity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Organization is one very important key to a child's success in school. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Knowing your child's learning style will help you better communicate and teach what he or she needs to learn. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Like learning to drive or training for sports, you can motivate your child to learn by showing them the payoff. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Dr. Dobson encourages listeners to share an encouraging word with those who are elderly. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
Growing up and living without love can lead to dire consequences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29
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