My Family Talk on Oneplace.com

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

Love has both a hard and a soft side. It is best displayed when there's balance between the two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Your teen daughter is pregnant and you're devastated. But what she needs most from you now is loving guidance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Don't let your daily routine isolate you. Intentionally build female friendships for a richer, more satisfying life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

A parent's job is not to eliminate a child's problems, but to help him or her develop tools to overcome them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Demonstrate respect and invest time in the relationship before offering constructive criticism. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If your child is strong-willed, be encouraged! Those traits of determination and stubbornness often make courageous, hard-working adults. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Granting independence gradually through the years is the job of parents, and it will help develop responsible young adults. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

As your kids grow older, encourage obedience by letting them help set the family rules—and consequences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Taking turns while speaking and other simple methods will help a child develop communication skills during the early years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Encourage your child to study by using their own strengths and interests as a catalyst for learning. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Moving? Good communication and preparing your kids for their new home will make the transition smoother. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

From birth, children aren't completely blank slates and already show signs of their unique personalities. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me…even when it comes to deep pain caused by a parent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Kids pick up our values. So be careful what you're passing on when it comes to the definition of physical attractiveness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Mothers at home can avoid isolation and ward off burnout by building a strong network of friendships with neighbors and other moms. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Like a watchdog thwarts a thief, a loving parent uses authority to protect his or her kids from harm. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Moms, talk to your toddlers! Social interaction leads to better intellectual development in young children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Build each other up in your marriage, and become a mirror of love and grace every day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Winning isn't everything. That's an important life lesson to teach your kids as they engage in healthy competition. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Like a good general, you should always keep a reserve and don't fight to exhaustion on the battlefield of parenting. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child's eating habits. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Is your child showing signs of depression, such as lethargy, trouble sleeping, stomach problems or anger? Dr. Dobson provides wisdom on what to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Invest in premarital counseling to help develop a solid foundation to build your relationship on. (It makes a great wedding gift too!) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Though we may forget early school lessons, education is still important because it teaches us things such as self-discipline and character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Children thrive when there is order and firm discipline the classroom, enabling them to learn in a safe and calm environment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Husbands, don't underestimate the power of listening and showing that you care. Sometimes the best advice is none at all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Launching our kids toward independence means matching their pace of maturity and slowly letting go. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson explains how the impulse to control those around us comes with a steep price. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

For the compliant child, be sure to balance your time so dominant siblings aren't getting all the attention! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Whether a leader or a follower, your child is unique. Nurture his or her God-given character and potential. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Illustrate what confidence–and the lack of it–looks like with your kids, so they will understand the importance of self-esteem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

We sometimes learn the most from our children. Love, joy, kindness, generosity… What is your child teaching you? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Christian parenting involves praying for your kids and doing the best job you can, and then trusting God with the outcome. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

PG stands for “parental guidance,” and it's a good idea! Before hitting the theaters or watching movies at home with your kids, take time to research the films. Listen to this Dr. Dobson Minute for his thoughts on children's media exposure. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Although conflicts are inevitable among siblings, it's possible for parents to establish healthy boundaries for a more harmonious home life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

A necessary and often overlooked ingredient for women in a healthy marriage is a network of strong friendships. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Husbands, send a message that you care for your wives by attending to your home! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111