James Dobson Books

2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist! Dr. James Dobson has completely rewritten, updated, and expanded his classic best seller The Strong-Willed Child for a new generation of parents and teachers. The New Strong-Willed Child follows on the heels of Dr. Dobson's phenomenal best seller Bringing Up Boys. It offers practical how-to advice on raising difficult-to-handle children and incorporates the latest research with Dr. Dobson's legendary wit and wisdom. The New Strong-Willed Child is being rushed to press for parents needing help dealing with sibling rivalry, adhd, low self-esteem, and other important issues. This book is a must-read for parents and teachers struggling to raise and teach children who are convinced they should be able to live by their own rules!

The "You Can Do It" guide for hassled parents from America's best-loved family advocate

The bestselling Gold Medallion winner has inspired millions by providing powerful, biblical insights for building lasting marital harmony. This classic work is ideal for couples looking to strengthen and celebrate their marriage. The union of husband and wife represents the most fulfilling human relationship, characterized by unconditional love and commitment through life's ups and downs. Nurturing and celebrating one another is the most valuable investment a couple can make. Many attest that applying the principles found in God's Word is key to preserving a marriage. This updated edition offers wisdom that promises success for your relationship throughout your lives together. In America, statistics reveal that half of marriages end in conflict and divorce, with only a small fraction achieving true intimacy. This book empowers readers to take an active role in their relationship, guiding them to build a stable, satisfying bond that can weather life's challenges. With insights drawn from successful couples and respected experts, along with principles from the Creator of families, this resource is designed to help couples thrive. All that is needed is a desire to succeed and a bit of wise counsel.

An immensely practical book for those who are struggling with trials and heartaches they can't understand. Why does disease, divorce, rejection, death, or sorrow seep into our lives when we are trying to serve the Lord? It just doesn't seem fair!

America's family advocate, Dr. James Dobson, often teaches about the "critical decade"-those between the ages of 16 and 26 who are making major life decisions. Offers insight and advice for a generation searching for significance. Dobson addresses topics such as emotions and love, money, compatibility, God's will, and the ironies of life. These books provide invaluable, practical advice for teaching youth that the right decisions during this critical decade can be the grand beginning to a life that will never end.

The challenge of sustaining an intimate, faith-based marriage in today's "hurry-up" society has never been greater. Now Night Light, the inspired, first-ever couples' devotional from Focus on the Family ministry founder Dr. James Dobson and his wife, Shirley, brings spouses together each evening, helping them stay connected with each other and their Lord. Stories that strike an emotional chord, Scripture readings, provocative questions, prayers, and personal commentary from the Dobsons encourage men and women in their homes and spiritual lives. More than just another devotional, Night Light is a practical, uplifting guide for every couple who longs to experience the joyous, intimate, "three-person" marriage covenant God intended. Whether you're just married or are celebrating your golden anniversary, you need regular, quiet moments with your mate - times to renew love and intimacy between each other and with the Lord. "Night Light, "by Dr. James Dobson and his wife, Shirley, will help you do just that. This daily devotional offers the personal, practical, and biblical insights that have sustained the Dobsons' marriage for forty years and encouraged couples and families around the world. Let "Night Light" enrich your marriage, too -tonight and every night.

Why are boundaries so important? Do children really want limits set on their behavior? Is it okay to spank my child, or will it lead him to hit others and become a violent person? Join the millions of caring parents who have found much-needed answers to their questions in the wisdom of parenting expert and family counselor Dr. James Dobson. "The New Dare to Discipline" is a revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller, designed to help you lead your children through the tough job of growing up. This practical, reassuring guide will teach you how to meet your children’s needs of love, trust, affection—and discipline.

Looks at the emotional needs and aspirations of women which husbands often fail to understand and appreciate, and offers helpful suggestions for resolving the problem.

Renowned parenting authority and trusted family counselor Dr. Dobson will help parents face the challenges of raising daughters to become strong, healthy, and confident women who excel in life.