Dr. Dobson Minute on Oneplace.com

Label your credit cards: Handle with care! Staying out of debt is one of the best ways to preserve a marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson warns spouses not to play the "comparison game." There are no winners! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Take time to kindle a love of nature in your child—go for walks, grow a garden, or visit the zoo! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Build each other up in your marriage, and become a mirror of love and grace every day. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Studies show that a father’s role is crucial in the home. So invest in them today for a lifetime of reward. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Into every life, some rain will fall. But preparing for stressors in your marriage will give you an umbrella in the storm! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Moms, talk to your toddlers! Social interaction leads to better intellectual development in young children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

To keep the spark alive in your marriage, make a conscious effort to put four essential ingredients into your relationship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson talks about the many challenges of single parenting, and encourages those who are raising children on their own. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson says parents need to learn when to “rescue” their kids, and when to let them suffer the consequences of their actions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Discover a life lesson about the importance of giving from two familiar seas. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If family and friends will matter most at the end of your life, why not live like it today? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

It doesn’t take a lot to capture the attention of your child. Dr. Dobson explains how in today’s commentary. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Finding it difficult to divide your attention between your family and your work? The two don’t have to be separate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Invest in premarital counseling to help develop a solid foundation to build your relationship on. (It makes a great wedding gift too!) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. James Dobson shares the reason parents must help their children get daily exercise. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

In marriage, as in courtship, there’s a simple rule of thumb for intimacy: Take your time. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

What do your hands say about you? Use them to build a lasting legacy of love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Build on your marriage every day. Reinforce the foundations now so the pressures of life can’t shake your relationship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

It’s much easier to find the solution when you understand the problem. Tune in to a youngster’s frame of mind. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Small tokens of affection on behalf of a loved one during a time of stress speaks volumes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Raising kids all alone is the toughest job in the universe. Look for ways you can help. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Words are powerful tools, so we must learn to use them carefully to help a struggling child, rather than cause harm. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Don’t forget to nurture your marriage during your child-raising years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If you want to know whether or not you’re really in love, give it the test of time! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Reawaken romance in marriage by going back to the basics. Eye contact, hugs and holding hands are some of the early bonding steps that can help reignite the flame. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

We can’t insulate kids from adversity, but we can help motivate them to grow–even through their disadvantages and challenges. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Is it time to do some marital “gardening”? Like a garden, love needs to be fed, watered, and nurtured. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

It’s natural to want to shield your children from adversity, but in the end this may hurt more than help. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Life after the wedding takes adjustment, which can be difficult. When your child marries, reach out and offer love and support. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Like gardening, cultivate and nurture your kids, and then watch them grow and blossom into adults. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If you’re parenting a child in the “terrible twos”–hang on! It’s just one small phase in a lifetime of growing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Prepare your children for the turbulent teen years by helping them sharpen their skills and abilities while they're young. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Sibling rivalry is common, but don't allow it to continue unchecked! Instead, build self-esteem in each of your children to promote a harmonious home. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

More than a fancy cake, beautiful clothing or flowers, an essential ingredient in wedding planning is premarital counseling. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Love must be maintained and protected to survive. Don't let a busy schedule cause you to neglect your relationship! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

A strong marriage can be a fortress against the stresses of life, but it takes an iron-clad commitment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Children won’t know the value of a dollar until we teach them how to manage money wisely. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson explains why total honesty between a husband and wife isn't healthy. To give and receive criticism well, it takes established trust and putting the other’s best interest first. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Learn to shape the will of a child without breaking the spirit, and you will be preparing your son or daughter for a responsible and disciplined adulthood. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Reflect upon the great sacrifices made by so many to purchase our freedom as you celebrate this seminal day in our nation's history! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Why do kids whine? Because it works! To reinforce good behavior, respond only to “whine-free” requests. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

If you’re a dad, the best way to influence your child is through consistent modeling. So much depends on what they observe in you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Dr. Dobson notes that the norms of dating have changed since he was at that stage. But, as always, as parents we must courageously teach our sons and daughters the value of respect and boundaries. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Whether it's a conflict about the dog or the dishes, make it a priority to fight fairly with your spouse. Tackle the situation, and not each other. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Don’t let loneliness break the spirit of your teen. Teach him or her that it’s important not to conform to the whims of adolescent society. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

What is the source of all stability in a marital relationship? Just one word: Commitment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Growth patterns impact a teen’s self-confidence. Understanding that fact brings insight into his or her world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Make time for your family. Use your time today to invest in the relationships that will matter for the rest of your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

Marital fights can be healthy within reasonable limits — as long as they end with forgiveness and respect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111