Parent Leadership and Authority
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When Your Father Got Home
Posted on 2/28/2024
The most terrifying words a child of the baby boom generation ever heard: “I’m going to tell your father about this when he gets home.” Or, “Your father is not going to like it when I tell him...
Read MorePlease, If You Have Any Compassion, Stop It!
Posted on 7/11/2023
Today’s parents, more specifically, and I say this at the risk of being cancelled by the PC police, today’s MOTHERS, read too much, talk too much, and think too much. They read too many parenting...
Read MoreYouth Sports Drive Adults Crazy
Posted on 6/6/2023
My family moved to Westchester, Illinois, in 1956, where I began fourth grade at High Ridge School. At the time, my athletic skills consisted of catching and throwing a baseball. The kids in my...
Read MoreWhy Hanna Sleeps With Us
Posted on 5/9/2023
My wife, Willie (nee Wilma), and I are the happy caretakers of a happy seventeen-month-old pure white toy schnauzer, Hanna. Hanna occupies the center of our attention. If you spent a day in our...
Read MoreDon't Turn Little Issues Into Big Problems
Posted on 4/11/2023
Q: My almost-3-year-old, when I begin to do something, will yell, “I WILL DO IT!” When it’s something he can do, fine, but if it’s not, then I just say, “No, Mommy will do it” and that’s the end...
Read MoreSolve Behavioral Issues With Good Leadership
Posted on 4/4/2023
The question parents most frequently ask begins “What should I do when my child…?” and closes with a description of a vexing behavior, as in, “What should I do when my child bites the family...
Read MoreRosemond’s Bill of Rights for Children
Posted on 3/21/2023
In 1993, President Clinton signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international treaty that extends to children the rights to associate with whom they please and have...
Read MoreGrandparents, Hold Onto Your Hats
Posted on 3/7/2023
Our Question of the Week is, “Pray tell, what is ‘outdated’ about obedience, respect, proper manners, and humility?” Said QOTW is prompted by numerous grandparents who have...
Read MoreLeadership, Not Friendship
Posted on 2/28/2023
Q: I recently read an article by a parenting expert who said adults need to earn the respect of children. That seems like one more progressive attempt to undermine parental authority. I...
Read MoreAlternatives to the High Five
Posted on 10/11/2022
Well, I must say I'm rather, uh, disappointed albeit my worst suspicions have been verified. I expected response to my recent column on the practice of high-fiving children, but I failed to...
Read MoreRecent Questions
Frustration stifles change.
Posted 5 days ago
Feeling a great sense of failure b/c I've been trying to apply these principles for most of this child's life and this is where we are. 16 year old son addicted to phone and has not responded...
Read MoreSon and Mom Problem
Posted 1 week ago
Hi. 13-Year-old boy. Home school, avid reader, no screens, movies on weekend. Tennis player. Plays outside. I love everything Rosemond. But I have never been great at putting it into effect. My...
Read MoreShould My Teen Miss Prom?
Posted 1 week ago
What is your advice regarding grounding teenagers such that they miss major milestone events or rites of passage? I would greatly like to avoid punishments such as missing prom or graduation;...
Read MoreDon't talk so much
Posted 4 weeks ago
My 4 year old daughter has been having problems listening and following directions, particularly at her after school program. She gets written up at least once a week and has been suspended from...
Read MoreNot Listening the First Time
Posted on 3/20/2024
We believe in the necessity of our children obeying the first time they are told-without challenge, delay or excuse. However, we also wish to walk the tightrope of a loving, nourishing home,...
Read MoreUpping the Ante Not Working with Misbehaving 5YO
Posted on 3/17/2024
We have a 5 year old who continues to disobey. We tell her “go upstairs it’s time to brush your teeth.” Or “It’s time to clean up your legos.” And she’ll say, “No!” If we up the ante and say,...
Read MoreTime to Show you Mean Business
Posted on 3/7/2024
Hi! Today, after telling my 9 year old son no, he could not take Pokemon cards to school, he snuck them in his backpack and took them anyway. The teacher called me. She also told me he brought a...
Read More"Special Tantrum Place" for Tantrums
Posted on 2/28/2024
My son (21 months) is in full blown “terrible twos.” He does lots of throwing fits. When they happen he gets a swat on the bottom and has to sit in his bed until he will be sweet and say he’s...
Read MoreChoices for Children?
Posted on 2/28/2024
Hello, listening to John's podcast. Great stuff. When is it permissible to allow a child a choice? I understand John speaks against 'democratic' parenting but would be good to hear a podcast...
Read MoreFill His Glass
Posted on 2/23/2024
My 9-year-old son is very negative lately. He seems focused on the "bad" parts of the world. He is worried and frustrated about big problems in the world like destroying the environment, for...
Read MoreVideo Series
The 7 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make (and How to Stop Making Them!)
Posted on 2/17/2023
Most childrearing problems are the result of parents making seven common mistakes that are easily remedied without counseling, therapy, diagnoses, or drugs. In this video series, I’m passing along...
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John Rosemond on Good Day Radio
Posted on 9/20/2023
John on Good Day Radio with Doug Stephan and Jai Kershner, September 20, 2023. Doug Stephan's Good Day radio show with Doug Stephan and Jai Kershner is a daily morning show radio program...
Read MoreParenting Teenagers
Posted on 9/1/2023
The teenage years are well known for being a time of difficulty and conflict between parent and child. The teenager has a new desire for the privileges of adulthood, but must first learn the...
Read MoreParenting Through Proper Discipline
Posted on 6/15/2023
Firm, consistent discipline is foundational to proper parenting, but it can be one of the hardest challenges parents will face. In this session, you'll learn about: • The Rules of...
Read MoreFrom Childrearing to Mental Health
Posted on 4/4/2023
As Christian parents, have we gotten so wrapped up in the game of life that we’ve neglected or forgotten the basics? Listen to John on License to Parent with host Trace Embry. From <a...
Read MoreThe Three R's of Parenting - Part 1
Posted on 3/16/2023
Long ago, the culture stopped listening to Grandma and her timeless wisdom for raising children. So today, we tend to focus too much on accomplishments, instead of prioritizing character...
Read MoreThe Three R's of Parenting - Part 2
Posted on 3/16/2023
Many of today's parents have been misled by the culture into believing that their job is to produce the next Mozart or champion athlete, and have lost sight of the idea that the family is God's...
Read MoreGod's Wisdom for Raising Children - Part 2
Posted on 3/16/2023
Many men and women get caught up in the mainstream parenting methods, instead of raising their kids on the principles found in Gods Word. Dr. Dobson continues his classic conversation with author...
Read MoreGod's Wisdom for Raising Children - Part 1
Posted on 3/16/2023
Dr. James Dobson welcomes guest and fellow psychologist, John Rosemond, as they explain how postmodern thinking has influenced child-rearing over the past several decades. The result is...
Read MoreIt's All in Your Attitude!
Posted on 3/16/2023
John Rosemond talks about Post-Modern Psychological Parenting, debunks Behavior Modification, explains how problems are a function of parenting styles and gives examples and anecdotes, all the...
Read MoreParenting According to Grandma
Posted on 3/16/2023
“Parenting According to Grandma” sets forth the fundamentals of John's traditional, commonsense parenting philosophy during a speech he made to a congregation in Indianapolis, IN, several years...
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VIDEO SERIES: The 7 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make (and How to Stop Making Them!)
Posted on 1/2/2024
Most childrearing problems are the result of parents making seven common mistakes that are easily remedied without counseling, therapy, diagnoses, or drugs. In this video series, I’m passing along...
Read MoreParenting Through Proper Discipline
Posted on 10/13/2023
Firm, consistent discipline is foundational to proper parenting, but it can be one of the hardest challenges parents will face. Approximate runtime: 37 minutes <b>Member Price:...
Read MoreThe Seasons of Parenting
Posted on 10/13/2023
It can be a temptation for many parents to substitute a friendly relationship with their children over one of proper authority. A misunderstanding of the seasons of parenting can lead to...
Read MoreInsights into Parenting with John Rosemond | The Mind For Life Podcast
Posted on 6/29/2023
In this interview, John walks through his philosophy of parenting and childrearing. Topics that John talks about: • HIs background and journey to becoming and expert in the field of child...
Read MoreParenting Teenagers
Posted on 6/28/2023
The teenage years are well known for being a time of difficulty and conflict between parent and child. The teenager has a new desire for the privileges of adulthood, but must first learn the...
Read MoreIs Your Child Getting Enough Vitamin N?
Posted on 3/16/2023
If you're a parent, is your child getting enough Vitamin N? It may be the most important thing you can give them. But what exactly does Vitamin N do? Watch this video to find out. From <a...
Read MoreJohn Rosemond on Rock Solid Radio
Posted on 3/16/2023
When something is brand new does that make it better than something that is old? At first thought we might think yes, but the older we get the more often we see that just because something is new...
Read MoreDad to Dad With John Rosemond
Posted on 3/16/2023
John on the <a href="https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/">Dad to Dad Podcast</a> from the Special Fathers Network, Copyright 2022
Read MorePragerU Live: Family Psychologist John Rosemond
Posted on 3/16/2023
Family psychologist John Rosemond joins Elisha Krauss to discuss some of the biggest myths about how parents & teachers should speak to kids, and how to ACTUALLY get kids to listen. From <a...
Read MoreParenting Retreats
Posted on 5/17/2014
See what past attendees have to say about John Rosemond's Parenting Retreats! <i>For upcoming retreats and other events, see the Events tab.</i>
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- Academic Issues
- ADHD and other disorders
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- Aggression
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- Alpha Speech
- Anxieties, Fears
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- Bedwetting
- Behavior Modification
- Biblical Parenting
- Bill of Rights for Children
- Bonding With Baby/Child
- Boundaries
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- Character/Values (teaching)
- Chores/Responsibilities
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- Daycare/Preschool
- Depression/Self-Harm
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- Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out)
- Disobedience/Defiance
- Divorce/Custody
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- Miscellaneous Editorial Columns
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- Parent Leadership and Authority
- Play
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- Rewards
- School Behavior Issues
- School Issues
- Seasons of Parenting
- Self-Esteem
- Seven Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
- Sexual Identity
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- Shyness
- Sibling Conflict
- Single Parents
- Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends)
- Socialization/Social Skills
- Spanking
- Step-Families
- Strong-Willed Child
- Tantrums
- Teenage Issues
- Terrible Twos
- Toilet Training
- Videos
- Violence (Looting, Stealing)
- Webinars
- Woke Parenting
