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Dr. James C. Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder and President of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, “Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk.” He is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including The New Dare to Discipline; Love for a Lifetime; Life on the Edge; LoveContinue reading “Dr. James C. Dobson”

Morning Routines for Kids

Preschoolers are ready to learn about responsibility. They can take on chores and are often eager to please, but they need training in order to develop the necessary skills. Getting ready in the morning is often a great training time for children. They can learn to complete assignments, manage themselves, and take initiative to getContinue reading “Morning Routines for Kids”

Having a Covenant Relationship with Your Child

A covenant is defined as an agreement or contract between two or more parties where they agree to do or not do something. Both parties have clear obligations and responsibilities. There are several famous covenants expressed in the bible. There was God and Noah, God and Abraham, God and Moses, all pointing us to theContinue reading “Having a Covenant Relationship with Your Child”

The Reward is Worth the Pain

You have heard people say that they have a “cross to bear.” They usually are referring to some burden they must endure. It could be a sickness, a rebellious child, an unfulfilling job, an addiction, or a chronic disease. Jesus’ comments about bearing a cross really only meant one thing, “suffering and death”. His crossContinue reading “The Reward is Worth the Pain”

Are you equally yoked?

The term originally referred to a pair of animals that couldn’t work together to pull a plow. One animal may have been weaker or failed to listen to the farmer, which created problems. As relating to people, it indicates incompatibility or relatability in our relationships. It doesn’t just refer to spiritual incompatibility, which causes conflict,Continue reading “Are you equally yoked?”

How To Teach Your Child To Overcome Anxiety

We all get caught up in worrying over things in which we have little control. Anxiety defined is, “intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear over everyday situations.” As a child grows, anxiety becomes a normal response in stressful situations such as taking a test, dealing with a bully or being accepted by their peers,Continue reading “How To Teach Your Child To Overcome Anxiety”

How to cope with friends that turn against you

By Rex A. Lones One of the downsides of friendships is the potential for a friend to backstab or betray you. The closer they are to you, the worse the pain. When a friend turns against you, it may hurt you deeply, especially if this person is someone who you have repeadedly reached out toContinue reading “How to cope with friends that turn against you”

The ten types of parents

While not an exhaustive list of parenting styles, I have identified ten of the most common. We never need think that we are “locked in” to a parenting style as each one of us has the opportunity to learn and grow in our job as parents. I highly encourage parents who are struggling, to seekContinue reading “The ten types of parents”

6 Lies Parents Believe about Technology

It’s rare for parents today to not experience some internal struggle about navigating kids and technology. Most of us understand that some experts are concerned about the overuse of screens. The effects of technology on children and society requires more research. But we also recognize that technology has become so commonplace that it’s hard toContinue reading “6 Lies Parents Believe about Technology”

How to Make Your Child Angry

By Rex A Lones How TO Make Your Child Angry No parent is perfect. Every child will get angry at some point. If you consistently have an angry child, there may be a few ways you, as the parent, aren’t helping the situation. Read Ephesians 6:4!“Do the following things and you WILL” make your childContinue reading “How to Make Your Child Angry”