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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Our Question of the Week is, “Pray tell, what is ‘outdated’ about obedience, respect, proper manners, and humility?”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...
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Parents are the star of the show
Posted 5 days ago
5 year old daughter habitually lies. Doesn’t take care of the things she owns. We have taken away everything in her room to give it back when we’ve seen progress. Shows no respect to older...
Read MoreLook Out Boss, Here Comes the Baby!
Posted 3 weeks ago
I have a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. My daughter is the typical first child who is bossy, little mama and directs her brother frequently on what to do, not to do etc. She’s a...
Read More4YO's Behavior Wreaking Havoc
Posted 4 weeks ago
Our 4yr old son went from a local daycare where the children were allowed to run wild and is now in a private Montessori school. He will not respond to redirection, ignores instructions & lashes...
Read MoreTime to Put a Stop to 9 YO Whiner
Posted on 8/31/2024
Hello, my 9 year old son tends to whine a lot. Asking him to grab something for me has him stomping, fussing and dragging his feet. When asking him to come review his schoolwork or play a game...
Read MoreDemanding Eye Contact from a Toddler - Yes? No?
Posted on 8/29/2024
I’m currently reading the well behaved child. My son turns 3 in October. It says not to micromanage and say “look at me when I’m talking to you” but I would like my children to look at someone in...
Read MoreBuilding a parenting framework
Posted on 8/29/2024
I have a 19 month old daughter and a 35 month old son. I’m currently reading the well behaved child and reading the sibling rivalry part however it says 3.5 years and up for the tickets. My son...
Read MoreIs Age 8 Too Young to Do Homework Independently?
Posted on 8/26/2024
Hello. We have a just-turned 8 year old son who gets easily distracted. We have met with his teachers to rule out ADHD. My simple question is this: is 8 years old too young to hold them to a...
Read MoreMORE SOCIOPATHIC BEHAVIOR FROM 15 YO GIRL
Posted on 8/23/2024
Thank you for your reply. I actually sent both parents a description of sociopathy after the thefts and asked that they send her to counseling. My husband agreed but his ex emphatically disagreed...
Read MoreShould 8YO Be Allowed to Quit Soccer?
Posted on 8/22/2024
My 8 year old daughter wanted to sign up for her fourth year of soccer so we did so. After a handful of practices and a game she wants to quit. She says she hates everything about it and hates...
Read MoreAddress the parenting issue first.
Posted on 8/22/2024
My 14 yr old dtr is in rebellion. She displays good manners. But when she does not get her way she throws a tantrum and spews false accusations against her dad and I. Her IQ was eval'd at an...
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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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The Bible Parenting Code (Webinar Recording)
Posted on 8/6/2024
A code is a set of principles governing the execution of a certain something. God commanded us to have children and He has not left us to figure it out on our own. God's parenting code consists of...
Read MoreVIDEO 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 MoreYou're More Than Just a Mom! (Webinar Recording)
Posted on 5/18/2023
In this webinar, John speaks on the mounting pressures experienced by today's mothers. Run time: 1 hour, 45 minutes <b>Member Price: $9.99 Non-member Price: $19.99</b> <i>*No refunds</i>
Read MoreHow to Use Consequences Effectively (Webinar Recording)
Posted on 5/17/2023
Parents have problems with discipline than with any other single child rearing issue. For many parents, these problems begin during toddlerhood with tantrums, toilet training resistance, and...
Read MoreStudent Achievement Begins at Home (Webinar Recording)
Posted on 5/16/2023
Student achievement scores in the United States are dismal and disheartening. In this webinar, Leadership Parent Coach Sharon Lamberth, a 30-year veteran elementary school teacher, and principal,...
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...
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- Behavior Modification
- Biblical Parenting
- Bill of Rights for Children
- Bonding With Baby/Child
- Boundaries
- Bullies/Bullying
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- Chores/Responsibilities
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- Daycare/Preschool
- Depression/Self-Harm
- Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)
- Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out)
- Disobedience/Defiance
- Divorce/Custody
- Drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc.)
- Education
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- Elementary School
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- Fatherless Homes
- Fathers
- Food/Eating Problems
- Gender
- Gender Identity
- Gentle Parenting
- Grandparents/Grandchildren
- High School
- Homeschooling
- Homework
- John's Discipline Methods
- Juvenile Antisocial Behavior
- Learning Disabilities
- Lying
- Manners
- Marriage Issues
- Mealtime/Eating
- Mental Health
- Middle School
- Miscellaneous Discipline Problems
- Miscellaneous Editorial Columns
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- Play
- Podcasts
- Post Modern Psychological Parenting
- Preschool
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- Psychiatric Drugs
- Psychology
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- Rewards
- School Behavior Issues
- School Issues
- Seasons of Parenting
- Self-Esteem
- Seven Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
- Sexual Identity
- Sexual Issues
- Shyness
- Sibling Conflict
- Single Parents
- Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends)
- Socialization/Social Skills
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- Tantrums
- Teenage Issues
- Terrible Twos
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