My Family Talk on Oneplace.com

Kids will often test the waters to see what they can get away with. Set boundaries early and enforce them for smoother sailing later. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Mutual respect and accountability pave the way for a loving marital relationship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Like runway lights in the dark, both love and respect are crucial guidelines for every parent to rely on. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

What's more important when it comes to spending time with your kids: Quality or quantity? Or both? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

General Douglas MacArthur was a hero of World War II. But he wanted his son to remember him as a hero at home. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If your days are dominated by a to-do list, be sure it's not at the expense of the people in your life! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Love, along with consistent discipline and open communication, leads to confidence and self-respect in children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Marriage is like a marathon–not a sprint. Train accordingly for marriages that so your relationship will go the distance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Good news for the child who doesn't succeed in the early years. Sometimes the one who experiences the greatest difficulty will eventually soar the highest. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Before your kids go into adolescence, prepare them for the changes ahead, and intentionally build up their self-worth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Anti-smoking and vaping ads help to prevent or stop teens from engaging in these harmful habits, but their families are the most influential source in their decision. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Ups and downs will come in parenting, but the rewards of good child rearing will last a lifetime! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson reminds us that 'exceptional children' are just that - exceptions! Most kids are average, but all have the same inherent need for love and acceptance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Perfection isn't possible--even in parenting. Address what you can change, and let go of what you can't. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Genuine love goes a long way with a child, but they also need respect and trust to build self-esteem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

The healthiest families are those that can laugh together. But be sure it's not at the expense of others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

What does marital commitment truly mean? Dr. Dobson talks about it from a biblical perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Don't miss the preparation time for kids at home. Be the coach they need to launch them into adulthood. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Saying “I'm sorry” will teach your kids a valuable life lesson. Start today! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Divorce impacts kids long after they are grown and gone. Today's Dobson Minute explains how. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson advises parents to begin teaching children early to understand money. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson advises that you be careful of the words you use. Nicknames and labels may start as fun, but they inevitably stick! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Daily frustrations are more manageable if you share them. Support your spouse with understanding. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Moms have so many responsibilities and they juggle them all so well. In his message, Dr. Dobson pays tribute on Mother's Day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson recalls a humorous experience when he had to step in and play "Mr. Mom", and how he discovered just how incredibly difficult a mother's role really is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

“Fatigue makes cowards of us all...” Do what you must to make rest a priority in your family's life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Sometimes being a good parent requires the skills of a good detective! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

It's better to make a child stretch to reach your high opinion of him than stoop to conform to your disrespect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

In an ode to grandparents, one young author reveals what kids are looking for—time and attention. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Consider the gift of housework or help with chores for Mom. A little help goes a long way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Don't let the “routine panic” of life distract you from a relationship with your child—kids take time! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Not all will fit the mold, but help an underachieving child with organization, checking work, and tutors. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

As a child grows, it can be tough to release the parental grip, but letting go can be the healthiest option. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

For the adult child who is too comfortable at home, launch them with love into independence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Who would have thought there's a correlation between divorce and disease? But it's true, and Dr. Dobson explains why. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Take time to kindle a love of nature in your child—go on walks, grow a garden, or visit the zoo! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Count to ten if you need to—but when it comes to children, you must exercise self control! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Transform your family from a battleground to a place of harmony by implementing understanding and compassion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson gives advice for teaching children how to deal with their anger. It's what every parent needs to hear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson describes how American parents and their overcommitted lifestyles are abandoning our next generation, and even causing psychiatric problems. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

What are the results of separation between a child and a parent? You need to know! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

A child's emotional development depends on continuous and sustained interaction with both parents. Divorce can interfere with that, causing lasting consequences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Don't let uneasy feelings dominate! Mental health includes forgiveness, confession, and admitting imperfections. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Time, patience, and understanding are things we all need -- especially the elderly folks in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Maintaining good mental health involves a balanced diet, exercise, brain stimulation and socializing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If you have a difficult little boy, take courage -- history is full of great men who began as challenging sons! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Just like a balloon sinks if it's weighed down, so does a family if the calendar becomes overloaded with activities! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson explains the purpose of Easter in a previous recording, sharing how it represents the gift of eternal life to all who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Develop common interests with your children while they're young, so the rebellious years that follow may be easier. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Like learning to drive or training for sports, you can help motivate your child to learn by showing the payoff. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111