Boys and Serotonin
Let’s turn briefly to another hormone that affects human behavior. It is called serotonin, and...
Boy’s Brains: The Amygdala
The third aspect of neurobiology that helps us understand the differences between males and females...
Q&A: Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Question: Our pediatrician told us he believes our son may have attention deficit hyperactive disorder...
Q&A: Identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Boys
Question: How can I know if my son has ADHD?
Dr. Dobson Answer: It is unwise for a parent to...
Q&A: The Cause of Attention Deficit Disorder
Question: What causes attention deficit disorder?
Dr. Dobson Answer: It is believed to be inherited....
Q&A - Does ADD Go Away?
Question: Does ADD go away as children grow up?
Dr. Dobson Answer: We used to believe the problem...
The Power of Words in Parenting
While we are talking about relationships, there is another issue we should discuss. It concerns the...
Angry Words
Have you ever set yourself on fire with sparks spraying from your tongue? More important, have you...
Q&A – What Went Wrong With My Teen?
Question: I am one of the discouraged fathers you have talked about. My wife and I tried so hard to...
Q&A – How Does Heredity Influence Behavior?
Question: What role does heredity play in influencing the behavior of a kid like mine?
Answer:...
Q&A – I’d Help Him Pack
Question: What should I do with my twenty-two-year-old son, who has moved back home after dropping...
The Role of Authority When Raising Boys
I will not attempt to summarize the “how to” elements in my first book for parents and...