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April 2, 2008
Preparing for Adolescence (Part 3 of 3)

Dr. James Dobson offers advice to parents on preparing their children for the teenage years. (Part 3 of 3)
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Dr. Dobson spoke with Jim and Barbara DeJarnette about how to inject some fun into a Preparing for Adolescence weekend. - Planning Ahead
Jim & Janet Weidmann tell Dr. Dobson how they prepared their kids for an upcoming Preparing for Adolescence getaway. - When to Go
Dr. Dobson and other parents talk about the best age to initiate the Preparing for Adolescence series with a child. - Long-lasting Memories
Dr. Dobson talks with Jim & Janet Weidmann about two methods of making Preparing for Adolescence meaningful, but it requires some forethought. - Why It Works
Jim and Barbara DeJarnette share how the Preparing for Adolescence series was exactly what their pre-teen children needed.
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Dr. James Dobson advises parents to prepare their children for the teenage years. Learn some of the key points of discussion with your pre-teen children. - Preparing for Adolescence
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About Dr. Dobson
Dr. James Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit evangelical organization dedicated to the preservation of the home. His internationally syndicated radio programs are heard daily on more than 3,000 radio facilities in North America and in 15 languages in more than 116 other countries. Dr. Dobson has authored numerous best-selling books including Dare to Discipline and Bringing Up Boys.
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