The discovery of a pregnancy can be the occasion for a woman to feel any emotion from overwhelming joy to sheer panic.  Whatever her immediate response might be, one fact is certain: for better or worse, she will never be the same.  Unfortunately, far too many positive pregnancy tests are a cause for remorse rather [...]

Enjoy our Walk for Life 2012 photos below:   Photos by Jonathan Hickerson (hickersonphotography.com)

Q 4.  My 3-year-old can be counted on to behave like a brat whenever we are in the mall or in a restaurant.  He seems to know I will not punish him there in front of other people.  How should I handle this tactic? A.  Let me answer you with an illustration from nature.  They [...]

Q 2.  My wife and I have two very strong-willed kids who are hard to handle.  They seem to need to test us, and they’re the happiest and most contented when we are the toughest on them.  Why do they insist on making us growl at them and even punish them more than we’d like [...]

If children are to mature into well-balanced adults, they need more than food, shelter and love; they also need discipline.  This will provide practical guidelines to parents seeking a healthy balance in their disciplinary measures.  According to Dr. James Dobson, discipline should not create a harsh oppressive atmosphere in the home.  Yet, children need to [...]

Dialogue on Abortion by Dr. James Dobson  A gynecologist recently wrote to me, inquiring about my views on abortion.  Here is the letter and my reply. Dear Dr. Dobson:  I have always admired your ability to speak in a very logical, practical and positive way about most issues.  But your position on the abortion issue [...]

A Moral Crisis By Dr. James Dobson  It is interesting to note that the woman who plans to terminate her pregnancy usually refers to the life within her as the “fetus.”  But if she intends to deliver and love and care for the little child, she affectionately calls him “my baby.”  The need for this [...]

When You Were Formed in Secret by Gary Bergel Men and women have always wanted to know about life before birth.  Countless myths, theories and superstitions surrounded the mysterious first nine months of existence, which every human being spends in the shadowy, warm, watery world of the mother’s womb. Four centuries ago, all that man [...]

Hey Dad! Most dads want to protect and provide for their children.  Good dads provide a safe home for their children and their children’s mother by protecting them from violence and abuse.  Most violence in the home happens to men and women who grew up in homes that were violent.  By modeling a loving, caring [...]

10 Tips for Dads to Get Involved in Their Child’s Education Did you know that if you are involved in your child’s school work and school events, it will help your child do well in school?  It’s true!  Even when mom is involved in school, it helps for you to be involved, too. It makes [...]