The Scourge of Sibling Rivalry
If American parents were asked to indicate the most irritating feature of child-rearing, I’m convinced that sibling rivalry would get their unanimous…
Questions Parents Ask About Self-Esteem
Human worth in our society is carefully reserved for those who meet certain rigid specifications. The beautiful people are born with it;…
Teaching Children to Be Kind
I was recently asked to respond to the question “What one feature should be changed in Western culture in order to produce…
Understanding Your Child’s Personality
Have you ever wondered how two children raised in the same home can be so unique and individualistic? How can…
They Only Know What You Teach ‘Em!
The sounds of gunshots in a small Arkansas town continue to ring like a bell–a bell that tolls for four little…
Family News
November 1997 Dear Friends, Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of Focus on the Family is its interactive and personal nature. What began…
Give Them a Sense of Worth!
GIVE THEM A SENSE OF WORTH! BY DR. JAMES C. DOBSON For a couple of seasons when John McKay was…
Parenting with Confidence: Questions and Answers
PARENTING WITH CONFIDENCE: Questions and Answers About Child-Rearing by Dr. James C. Dobson Have you noticed? Being a good parent seems…