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Dealing with Depression, Anxiety, or Abuse

Are you dealing with depression, anxiety, or abuse? In this interview Dr. Downing addresses how he helps individuals deal with these difficult life issues. Dr. Downing uses his creative approach to offer real life solutions. In particular this interview focuses on how to deal with anger, how to understand and appropriately deal with anxiety, and how to create a more healthy and intimate relationship with your partner. More in This Series

What Makes It so Hard to Overcome Addiction

Examine what makes overcoming addiction so difficult. Explore choices you can make about addictions and how to overcome obstacles. More in This Series

Depression, Suicide, and Teens

Pastor John Erwin describes his most important roles as father, husband, pastor, and leader. Pastor Erwin is a graduate of Biola University with a B.A. in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity degree from Talbot Theological Seminary in Practical Theology. He specializes in parenting seminars, family camps, and men's retreats. He addresses the difficult topic of teen depression and suicide with insights on warning signs, reasons teens commit suicide, and how to help parents and those dealing with these painful issues. More in This Series

Getting Ready to Start a Weight Loss Program

Getting ready to start a new weight loss program is more than purchasing special food. Proper preparation encompasses awareness of medical concerns, setting realistic goals, and understanding your BMI. More in This Series

You Can Have It All! Nurturing Yourself For A Change

Guest Julia Roberts, author of Motherhood to Otherhood, joins us to answer the question: "Is it possible for moms to be the stars of their own lives, or do we give that up if we want to be good mothers?" Find out how nurturing yourself can make you a great mom. Listener Alert: This audio resource contains some audio disruptions. We apologize for any inconveniences. More in This Series

Creating Attachment with Your Children

Guest Barbara Nicholson is a founder of Attachment Parenting International and author of Attached at the Heart. Barbara started her career in special education, and she now focuses on parent/child relationships. She explores a variety of issues from nature/nurture, early childhood, children with disabilities, and La Leche. More in This Series

How Much Should You Push Your Child?

Dr. Markham's guest is Dr. Jim Taylor, author of Positive Pushing. Parents often feel torn between sheltering their children from the cruel realities of the world so they can experience a "happy childhood" and driving their kids so they can get into the best schools and achieve financial success as adults. Learn how parents can set high expectations and empower their kids to find their own true success and happiness in life. More in This Series

Effective Discipline

Guest Judy Arnall, author of Discipline without Distress: 135 Tools for Raising Caring, Responsible Children Without Time-Out, Spanking, Punishment or Bribery, teaches you what does work to help kids behave well and grow up wonderful. Most parents say the discipline they're using doesn't work. A long-time advocate for parenting without punishment (even "punishment-lite" such as consequences and time-outs). Judy's here to explain why punishment backfires, and to teach you what does work to help kids behave well and grow up wonderful. More in This Series

Avalanche of Parenting Secrets

Dr. Markham responds to her listeners' requests for more Parenting Secrets. Join her for an avalanche of listener questions and secrets of happy parents including 10 rules for talking with kids about finances, dealing with bullying, determining if you are making your child feel dumb, and much more! More in This Series

Don't Have Your Baby Until You Read This Book!

Medical Expert Dr. Linda F. Palmer, author of Don't Have a Baby Until You Read This Book joins Dr. Markham for an enlightening and interesting discussion on babies. Dr. Palmer's own research and extensive review of the scientific and medical research on parenting, infant health, and infant issues makes this fascinating conversation one you won't want to miss. More in This Series