Building Confidence in Your Child - by James Dobson (Paperback)

About the Book

With more than one million copies sold, this book equips parents with practical strategies for rearing self-confident, healthy children in an emotionally toxic world.

Book Synopsis

A solid sense of self-worth helps children make good choices, develop healthy relationships, and work to achieve their dreams. Based on a biblical understanding of human value, Building Confidence in Your Child teaches moms and dads how to parent positively to help their children grow into secure adults who are poised for success in life. Deftly balancing the principles of humility and pride, trusted author and parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers practical pointers that break through the theories and get right down to the decisions parents have to make every day.

From the Back Cover

More than one million copies sold!

Proven ways to improve your child's self-esteem

A solid sense of self-worth helps your child make good choices, develop healthy relationships, and work to achieve his or her dreams. But what's the best way to instill self-confidence while still teaching your child to value and care about others?

Based on a biblical understanding of human worth, Building Confidence in Your Child teaches you how to parent positively to help your child grow into a secure adult who is poised for success in life. Deftly balancing the principles of humility and pride, trusted author and parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers practical pointers that break through the theories and get right down to the decisions you have to make every day.

In our emotionally toxic world, it's more important than ever to help your child develop healthy self-esteem. Let this book show you how.


Dr. James Dobson is the founder of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. He has an earned PhD from the University of Southern California, and is the author of more than fifty books dedicated to the preservation of the family. Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years. He is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

About the Author

Dr. James Dobson is the founder of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, " Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk." He has an earned PhD from the University of Southern California, and is the author of more than fifty books dedicated to the preservation of the family. Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years. He is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.