Telling Stories to Your Children
Tell the kids stories about your family. Rich heritage may be lost if it isn’t passed to the next generation.
Dr. James Dobson
Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.
Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.
He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.
Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.
Content By Dr. James Dobson
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Passing Hope On To Others – Part 1
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Troy and Kim Meeder. They discuss Kim’s book, Bridge Called Hope, and the origin of their ministry, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, bringing hope and healing to all they encounter. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
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Flattery vs. Praise
Be aware of opportunities to offer genuine, well-deserved praise to your children, while avoiding the emptiness of flattery.
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Teaching Kids About Sex – Part 2
Teaching your children the truth about sex might seem a bit scary, but if you don't do it, who will? Television? Movies? The public school system? Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion with Dr. Kevin Leman and Kathy Flores Bell about their book, A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex. You’ll not only learn how to give your children the truth and guidance they need about the serious subject of sex, but you may even deepen your relationship with them as well.
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Schaeffer’s Bridges
Discover what marriage has in common with a bridge — and how you can build a strong one.
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Teaching Kids About Sex – Part 1
As a parent you may have experienced an overwhelming sense of panic when you realize it’s time to have that talk about the “birds and the bees” with your kids. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Christian psychologist, author and speaker, Dr. Kevin Leman, and co-founder of Team Lizzie Bell, Kathy Flores Bell, about the book they co-authored entitled, A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex. You’ll be enlightened and entertained as you learn how you can trade those sweaty palms and the dread of “the sex talk” for a much more prepared and natural discussion with your kids.
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Taming Mealtime Madness
Don't bribe, beg, or threaten a child to eat their dinner. When hungry, they'll eat what is on their plate!
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Homeschooling and Socialization
Question: Dr. Dobson, don't you think homeschooling might negatively impact the socialization process? I don't want my children growing up to be misfits.
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Out of Work
Don't let tough circumstances put life on hold. Live each day, even while hoping for a better tomorrow.
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Teaching Independence, Slowly but Surely
One step at a time, let your kids test the waters of independence while they’re young, so they'll have wisdom when they're grown.