Dr Dobson's invaluable advice has reached more than one million families, helping parents effectively discipline headstrong children without breaking their spirit.
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James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produced his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in the field of child development. The author of more than 30 books, including his most recent bestseller, Bringing Up Boys, he has been heavily involved in governmental activities related to the family. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and they reside in Colorado.
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89 of 111 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
My three year old was out of control. Tantrum city, thought he was the boss, and would even hurt his little brother. I was ready to try anything. This worked amazingly.
This book does NOT say "beat your child" despite others reviews. In fact, spanking makes up 5% of what DR. Dobson touches on. I too was anti-spanking, but with-in five days my son made a 360 degree turn! It took one well-administered spanking, a zero tolerance policy and an extremely calm demenour.
If you are at the end of your rope, give this book a try, and follow it's advice. You too will be amazed. Those who critized it's suggestions, in their own words, are still working through things. Have you ever yelled and screamed at your children in frustration? That just shows them that you are out of control, and they are responsible for making you this way. THAT IS CRUEL!
Please do not be afraid to discipline your child. I read this book over a month ago, and success continues to bloom. My son is a lot happier, he knows his bounderies and his little brother is thankful too!
56 of 72 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio Cassette
We have three beautiful children 2,4, and 6. My wife and I always ask the questions: Are we raising are children correctly? How come it takes screaming to get the kids to do something? Why does the simplest task seem like a production? Dr. Dobson has the answers, we've been using his approach for over 2 month now and are family has become closer. It doesn't take 30 minutes to get them to bed anymore, we setup bedtime rules and the kids follow those rules. Why, because we follow through with our threats, you must follow through. We have set up lots of rules in the past but know are rules are followed. Simple rules: No Hitting, No name calling, listen to your mother and father, bedtime is 8pm. Its a great book with great stories and the stories hit home.
35 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I consider this book to be wonderful and would recommend it to any person. It gives you the confidence you lack because of today's worldly views on how they think our children should be raised. Our Bibles teach us the ways to raise our children, recommend reading Proverbs. Mr. Dobson follows this in his book and helps us parents to know that we aren't the only parent's experiencing this. After reading his book I have had great success with my two-year-old son. I don't feel all alone or like I am a failure in being the only mother of a strong-willed child anymore. It's helped me to know this is normal and given me better confidence in setting and sticking with our rules.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
just as expected
still reading it, but so far has helpful hints and tips. looking forward to the rest of the book and more help.
Published 2 months ago by dancingqueen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
Hi - we bought this book because we have a very very strong willed child. The author is outstanding, the content of this book is great, but portion of the book just didn't align... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pablo A. Campos
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute MUST read for all Parents
I was so impressed by this book and this author. He took me to places I have not been in years with his wisom and the connection to spirituality. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. Woodall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Great book Written by one the most patriotic, wise, and compassionate Christian men on earth. Children must learn that there are always consequences for sin. Its just reality!
Published 9 months ago by Mommy72
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 Jan 2012
Posted a review but forgot to star and date it. I hoped it helped someone decide to buy this book.
Published 15 months ago by Katka
1.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, Millions of People Can be Wrong.
I hate, hate, hate this book. Anyone who would hit their dog because she wanted to sleep in a spot James Dobson hasn't designated for her is a bully and should not be writing books... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Aaron
4.0 out of 5 stars
Help me to understand the strong-willed children
Well written and includes a wealth of interesting, personal testimonies and stories from both Dr. Dobson and parents from various backgrounds. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Modern Puritan
5.0 out of 5 stars
strong-willed boys
I raised two strong-willed boys with Dr. Dobson's advice always ready to hand. When I look back, I know that without that advice, I would have been lost, and I know my sons would... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Bookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Encouraging
This book gave me encouragement and validation. I am the mother of a very strong willed child. The validation gave me confidence. Read more
Published on January 14, 2011 by M. Critzer
1.0 out of 5 stars
I was raised on this book...
I cannot give this book a good review.
After a decade of mind games, emotional and physical abuse, and bogus attempts at "structure," I cannot recommend this book. Read more
After a decade of mind games, emotional and physical abuse, and bogus attempts at "structure," I cannot recommend this book. Read more
Published on November 14, 2010 by Threetails
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