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  • Teen Self-Esteem AssaultTeen Self-Esteem Assault
    Dr. Dobson advises parents of adolescents to teach their children skills that can help them forge a strong self-identity and compensate for the hostile teenage years that await them in the coming years.drjamesdobson2016-07-06T15:07:37175 views00:01:49
  • Saying I'm SorrySaying I'm Sorry
    Dr. Dobson notes how difficult it can be for people to apologize, especially as parents, but how being willing to do so offers opportunities for growth and demonstrates core Christian values to children.drjamesdobson2016-06-29T14:47:49114 views00:01:45
  • The Middle ChildThe Middle Child
    Dr. Dobson helps parents understand the dynamics of birth order in a family and how growing up as the "middle child" is often difficult. It typically requires extra attention to help compensate for feelings of inadequacy on the part of middle chil...drjamesdobson2016-06-27T12:47:38159 views00:01:45
  • Finding Fulfillment in WorkFinding Fulfillment in Work
    Dr. Dobson refers to cruel psychological experiments that were performed on Nazi concentration camp prisoners to underscore the importance of finding work that is meaningful.drjamesdobson2016-06-14T19:10:2041 views00:01:48
  • Marriage Stability and ChildrenMarriage Stability and Children
    Dr. Dobson discusses risk factors that contribute to the healthy (or unhealthy) emotional development of a child, including whether or not his home life was disrupted by divorce or remarriage.drjamesdobson2016-06-06T17:12:2980 views00:01:49
  • Children's InheritanceChildren's Inheritance
    Dr. Dobson talks about life's phases, particularly retirement, as an opportunity to give of one's time in meaningful ways—such as helping single parents, mentoring needy children, and creating special memories with grandchildren.drjamesdobson2016-06-06T15:37:2966 views00:01:42
  • Dealing with GriefDealing with Grief
    ​Dr. Dobson discusses the painful (but necessary) process of grieving, and vividly recalls how his mother died of a broken heart following the death of his father.drjamesdobson2016-05-24T18:02:59277 views00:01:43
  • Parental SacrificeParental Sacrifice
    Dr. Dobson recalls a formative experience from his own rebellious teen years to illustrate that every child should know that his parent's priorities will always be with the family whenever needs arise that require extra time and focus. No matter h...drjamesdobson2016-05-20T14:07:2451 views00:01:42
  • Teen DevelopmentTeen Development
    Dr. Dobson looks at the early-teen period of physical and social development, and in particular four "extremes" that perennially cause so many children such enormous distress: i.e., the late-maturing boy, the late-maturing girl, the early-maturing...drjamesdobson2016-05-11T11:57:39120 views00:01:44
  • Full-Time MomFull-Time Mom
    Dr. Dobson encourages young women to pursue professional careers after college OR to have the confidence to choose to stay home and raise children. Either way, don't let others pressure you into anything, but rather make your own choices and alway...drjamesdobson2016-05-03T19:24:0757 views00:01:46
  • Good MannersGood Manners
    Dr. Dobson laments the lack of politeness and civility in our culture today, and emphasizes the importance of training children up well grounded in manners.drjamesdobson2016-04-26T18:17:181,069 views00:01:45
  • Growing PainsGrowing Pains
    Dr. Dobson is reminded of a touching life lesson he learned many years ago involving a stray cat unsuccessfully fending for itself, and how it offers parallels to how we should consider the plight of many "stray" young people who are trying to fin...drjamesdobson2016-04-20T14:32:2374 views00:01:42
  • Growth Through RisksGrowth Through Risks
    Dr. Dobson explains the necessity of letting children occasionally struggle through possible failure to work through challenges on their own, though the natural inclination of a parent is to intervene and provide for their child's needs in every m...drjamesdobson2016-04-12T22:46:4253 views00:01:42
  • Freedom and RespectFreedom and Respect
    Dr. Dobson invokes the old adage, "If you love something, set it free..." to explain that people are naturally more attracted to those who are self-confident and don't seem overly needy. And for romantic relationships or practically any other kind...drjamesdobson2016-04-05T17:37:0980 views00:01:46
  • The LonerThe Loner
    Dr. Dobson recalls a time early in his career as a high school counselor when a lonely young man confided in him that he hadn't any friends or anyone who cared about him. Unfortunately, this kind of isolation isn't uncommon and will sometimes lead...drjamesdobson2016-03-30T12:27:1097 views00:01:42
  • The Mission of ChristThe Mission of Christ
    Happy Easter from Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk!drjamesdobson2016-03-24T14:17:064,522 views00:02:00