7 Solutions for Burned-Out Parents

by James C. Dobson

Twenty-first-century moms and dads, even more than their predecessors, are caught in a harried and hurried lifestyle best described as "routine panic." They know something is wrong but are too busy and exhausted to do anything about it. These parents want practical, biblical answers they can digest on the run. Dr. James Dobson will point mothers and fathers to the principles they desperately need in 7 Solutions for Burned- Out renew the Sabbath, just say "No" to overcommitment, let go of the desire to acquire, seek balance for your life and family, turn off distractions and tune in to your loved ones, lift up one another, and find peace through prayer.

“Help! I’m on a runaway train

and I want to get off!”

Does parenting leave you feeling exhausted and discouraged? Does it seem you spend every minute answering endless questions, playing chauffeur, and meeting someone else’s needs? Are you hurtling through your days like a runaway freight car?

It’s time to get off the train before it crashes. Let Dr. James Dobson, America ’s most trusted authority on the family, show you that it is possible to slow the pace of life enough to enjoy your children and your day. It starts with saying no to “routine panic”—and yes to a more fulfilling life of peace and rest.

Story Behind the Book

For more than thirty years, Dr. James Dobson has worked to support and preserve the biblical institutions of marriage and family. Now, drawing from the Judeo-Christian ethics and time-tested principles readers have learned to count on, America’s foremost family advocate introduces his new HOMECOUNTS™ series for husbands, wives, and parents. This new series will feature practical wisdom for families, delivering compelling, accessible, Scripture-based messages that will speak to the hearts of previous Dr. Dobson readers and a new generation of families.

Genres: Parenting

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 2004

About the author

A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, Dr. James Dobson was a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. For 14 years Dr. Dobson was an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, and he served for 17 years on the attending staff of Children's Hospital Los Angeles in the Division of Child Development and Medical Genetics. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1967) in the field of child development.

He was the author of more than 50 books, including The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Night Light: A Devotional for Couples, Bringing Up Boys, and the New York Times bestseller Bringing Up Girls .

Heavily involved in influencing governmental policies related to the family, Dr. Dobson was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the National Advisory Commission to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. He also served on the Attorney General's Advisory Board on Missing and Exploited Children, the Department of Health and Human Services' Panel on Teen Pregnancy Prevention, and the Commission on Child and Family Welfare. He was elected in 2008 to the National Radio Hall of Fame, and in 2009 received the Ronald Reagan Lifetime Achievement Award.

Reviews

[Cora Kertzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this for school, but super valuable as I minister to people of all ages!!

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

A parenting book mostly reitarating chrisitan doctrines in the guise of being a book for weary parents. I mean, a chapter on tithing?? Also, too much stories and anecdotes to justify a small book like this. IT is not that the Chrisitanity here is very bad, it is just sometimes misplaced and then there is too little left over for solutions for weary parents.

[Ray Branch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for parents and or counselors alike. Dr. Dobson gives simple and practical Christain advice for parents or couples who are feeling the pressures of life and strains on the family. This is a good book for a private study or would be good for a marriage or family retreat.

[Bekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful. He gives practical advice and steps to implement.

[Meaghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a solid and quick read. It's pretty straight forward and has a great Biblical foundation. Each chapter has helpful suggestions at the end and ideas on how to spend time as a family. I love the idea of one chapter of spending family time on Sunday as we learn to relax as God intended rest on His day :)

[Amy Edwards fitzpatrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for us parents! An easy read.