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Kevin Leman

Kevin Leman

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Oct 2, 2025

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Dr. Kevin Leman is a New York Times best-selling author, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker who has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and common sense psychology. He has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including The View, Today, Oprah, CBS's The Early Show, CNN's American Morning, and LIFE Today with James Robison. He has also served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. A best-selling and award-winning author, Dr. Leman has written more than 40 books about marriage and family issues, including The Birth Order Book, Sheet Music, Making Children Mind without Losing Yours, and Have a New Kid by Friday. He is coauthor, with his son Kevin Leman II, of a series of illustrated children's books for each child in the family. He is also featured on 6 video series on marriage, parenting, blended families, and single parenting. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.

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Sep 7, 2024 ∙ 1 min
What Do I Do When My Ex Gives the Kids Whatever They Want?
What do you do when your husband is giving the kids whatever they want and leaving you to be the disciplinarian? Dr. Leman gives practical tips and advice on this episode of the Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast.
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Jul 26, 2024 ∙ 1 min
How to Earn Back Your Child's Respect After Divorce?
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, especially the kids. Listen in for Dr. Leman’s advice on maintaining respect from your kids on this episode of the Have a New Kid by Friday Podcast.
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Jan 15, 2022 ∙ 1 min
How to Stop Your Kids from Complaining
Your children use complaining because it works! Train Up your child; not Down. Expect more from your kids, and they will rise to the occasion www.birthorderguy.com..
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Nov 14, 2021 ∙ 1 min
How to Get Your Child to Love You
“I want my kids to love me. But I am afraid that if I am too strong they won’t.” If you have ever had this concern, listen to this episode. Getting your kids to love you is a core concern for every parent. Learn what smart parents do to make sure their kids love them. Is it loving to doing things for your kids that they could do themselves? No. Is it loving to make excuses for your kids? No. Love means putting the “tennis ball of life” in your kid’s court. Don’t use warnings. Love means...
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Aug 28, 2021 ∙ 1 min
What Wise Parents Do to Be Sure Their Kids Love Them
Is it loving to doing things for your kids that they could do themselves? No. Is it loving to make excuses for your kids? No. Love means putting the “tennis ball of life” in your kid’s court. Don’t use warnings. Love means letting the consequences of life happen. Warnings are actually disrespectful. Your kids will love you if you do things such as tell the truth, treat them consistently, etc. Make it safe for your kids to fail. www.birthorderguy.
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Aug 21, 2021 ∙ 1 min
How to Teach Your Kid To Not Complain
Dr. Leman discusses practical ways a parent can teach a child to be grateful instead of griping. www.birthorderguy.com
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Aug 15, 2021 ∙ 1 min
How Do I Get My Children to Be Better Students?
Parent, ask yourself this question. Is your son or daughter a voracious reader? If they are, your child is the exception. Your family is the exception. You’re not going to see a huge drop off in that kid’s ability to learn and perform. You’re not going to see a drop off in the grades unless they’re just sick and tired of the screen. I’ve told parents this for years. If your kid’s a reader, don’t worry about your kid’s education. But how do you motivate them to learn now? www.birthorderguy.com .
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Jun 5, 2021 ∙ 1 min
Right and Wrong Anger Management Tips for Parents
Did you know that your kids use anger to control the people around them? Learn how to help your kids deal with their anger in this episode. www.birthorderguy.com .
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May 15, 2021 ∙ 1 min
Three Keys to Help Your Kids Become Successful Adults
Communicate, compassion, commitment (time) will bring stability in your home and cause your kids to grow up to be successful adults. www.birthorderguy.com.
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