There are billions of parents in the world, yet we often feel like we're alone. At Rebel Parenting, you'll find honest, real advice from parents who are trying—and sometimes failing—just like you are. It's practical, tangible and born from the real struggles parents face.
In this first episode, Ryan and Laura recap the beginning of their Israel journey. From the long flight overseas to an unforgettable first night in Jerusalem, including time with Israel's President Isaac Herzog and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. They also visit the Nova site, where the terrorists struck first, and reflect on meeting and hearing directly from hostages. Deep gratitude to Friends of…
When someone hurts us—especially someone we love—there's a deep temptation to make them pay . To bring up past mistakes in future fights. To keep score. But that's not love—and it's definitely not forgiveness. In this second episode of our Love in the Deep End series, Ryan and Laura Dobson talk about what it means to not punish your spouse or your kids for a lifetime . Drawing from their own story…
"You can't prepare for something like this." That's what people say when the diagnosis comes, the pain hits, or the marriage feels like it's crumbling. But on REBEL Parenting, we don't believe that. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Ryan and Laura Dobson open up about surviving Laura's fourth cancer diagnosis, a life-threatening infection, and the hardest year of their lives—by choosing,…
In this video, Ryan Dobson discusses the importance of deescalation as a crucial skill for navigating conflicts with children. He provides strategies for staying calm, using positive language, listening actively, validating feelings, offering options, and taking breaks to help defuse tensions and find resolutions. This video encourages parents to work on their deescalation skills in order to…
In this video, Ryan Dobson discusses the importance of looking for context when trying to understand and build relationships with our children. By asking open-ended questions, validating their feelings, looking for patterns in their behavior, and seeking out additional resources, we can gain a deeper understanding of our children's actions and support them in developing healthy coping strategies.…
In this video, we're going to discuss Rebel Parents: how they model good behavior & why other parents should follow their lead. Rebel parents are those who buck the norm and try to do things their own way. They're not afraid to speak their minds and they often set an example for other parents to follow. In this video, we're going to discuss why they're a force to be reckoned with and how you can…
In this video, I'm sharing 8 reasons why it is more important to listen to your child than to talk to them. Listening is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Not only does it help build a strong relationship with your child, but it also helps them to develop communication skills. By listening to your child, you can help them to feel understood and secure in their relationships.…
In this short video, I'm explaining why Rebel Parents value their spouse's input. This is an important message to share because it shows that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is help available. We all face unique challenges as parents, and it's important to have support and advice from those closest to us. That's why Rebel Parents value their spouse's input so much! As a married…
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