You're listening to Family Talk, the radio broadcasting division of the James Dobson Family Institute.

I am that James Dobson, and I'm so pleased that you've joined us today.

Well, welcome to Family Talk. I'm Roger Marsh, and on today's broadcast, we're tackling a

question every parent faces, and that is, how do we motivate our kids to love learning?

You know, it's one thing to get children through their homework, but it's something entirely

different to ignite genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for discovery.

Our guest today here on Dr. James Dobson's

family talk is Cherry Fuller, an award-winning author of more than 40 books and a gifted speaker

who has encouraged families all throughout the U.S. and abroad. As both a former teacher, as well

as a mother of three, Cherry brings a unique perspective to this topic.

She understands the challenges from both sides to the desk, if you will.

In her book called Motivating Your Kids from Crayons to Careers,

Cherry reveals how the learning environment starts at home,

long before children ever step into a classroom.

She'll share practical ways parents can spark their children's natural love of learning through encouragement, storytelling, and creative engagement. So here now is Dr. James

Dobson with his guest, Cherry Fuller, to continue that conversation here on Family Talk.

Jerry, welcome back.

The public schools have come in for a lot of criticism in recent years.

SAT scores have dropped.

I think they've leveled off now, but they've been dropping for some years.

There's a lot of criticism of what goes on in the classroom.

I think as I see what you're trying to say in

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