Dealing with the Difficult Child - Part 1 with Guest Dr. Tim Clinton

Do you struggle to connect with one or more of your children? Maybe your daughter is strong-willed and every day is a battle, or maybe you don’t share your son’s interests or hobbies. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton joins Dr. James Dobson to talk about the “extra effort kid,” and what parents can do to strengthen that difficult relationship.

About Today's Guest: Dr. Tim Clinton
Dr. Tim Clinton is co-host of "Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk," and resident authority on mental health and relationships. Dr. Clinton and Dr. James Dobson have a shared commitment to the preservation of the family, and have been colleagues and friends for nearly 30 years. Dr. Clinton is licensed as a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist. He is recognized as a world leader in mental health and relationship issues, and spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. In addition, he serves as president of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Dr. Clinton has authored and edited nearly 30 books, including "Focus on the Future" and "Take it Back." He has served at Liberty University for over 30 years in numerous academic roles, including vice provost, professor of counseling, and executive director of the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage and Family Studies. He currently serves as the executive director of the Global Center on Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery at Liberty. Dr. Clinton and his wife, Julie, have two grown children and two granddaughters.

Resources Mentioned:
http://timclinton.com
The Strong-Willed Child Email Series - https://www.drjamesdobson.org/10-day-strong-willed-child-series
"Parenting isn’t for Cowards" book by Dr. James Dobson

Family Talk Station Finder – http://drjamesdobson.org/broadcast/2023-09-11

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