Regulating Children TV Time and Coeducational Dorms
Dr Dobson cautions over TV time shaping childhood and questions on coed dormitories. He advocates controlled TV viewing and moral considerations in college housing, citing concerns about family communication and sexual mores while urging moderation rather than banning media. Focus on the Family contact details are noted.
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Dobson
James Dobson
Focus On
Dr. Dobson
P.O. Box
Colorado Springs
Colo
Parents split chores but tensions rise warned by expert
Dr. Ron Taffel a New York marriage and family therapist argues that the moms in charge dads help out paradigm persists though politically incorrect. He says it fuels divorce while urging practical steps like one chore per week for dad and letting him do it his way to rebalance power and improve relationships. He notes intimacy benefits and stresses modeling fair fighting and unity for children.
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Ron Taffel
New York
McCall’s Magazine
Taffel
Avon
Dlannina
Stacey
Avoiding power struggles over a child's swearing
Child swearing often signals independence seeking. Start by discussing specific words, their meaning, and where they are acceptable. Set clear limits in your presence and use the overkill technique if needed, having him repeat the word loudly for five minutes to deflate the excitement. Most youths drop bad language with time.
Preparing siblings for a new baby at home
Patricia A. Roach and Nancy Garrett of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center offer practical guidance for easing a 6 and 4 year old into a new family dynamic. Start honest talks about changes, highlight positives, assign the older children simple caregiving roles, and schedule brief daily private time. Praise helpful behavior to reinforce security and love.
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Patricia A. Roach
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Mommy
Nancy Garrett
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