Rebel Parenting with Ryan & Laura Dobson
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.
Recent Episodes
April 24, 2025
Love In the Deep End: Going Again
“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...
Jan. 3, 2023
The Secret to Deescalating Conflicts with Your Kids
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,...
Dec. 27, 2022
Unlock the Secret to Understanding Your Children
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...
Dec. 21, 2022
The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series: Interviews with Luci Dobson, Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall
In this special edition of REBEL Parenting, Ryan is joined in the studio by his 10-year-old daughter, Luci, to discuss the new Wingfeather Saga animated series. Ryan also interviews the author, Andrew Peterson, and illustrator Chris Wall on set at the...
Dec. 8, 2022
REBEL PARENTS: How THEY model GOOD BEHAVIOR & Why OTHER PARENTS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR Lead
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...
Nov. 30, 2022
8 REASONS Why LISTENING is More Important than TALKING to your CHILD
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...