Infant Bonding
A good parent-child relationship paves the way not only for emotional health, but physical health too.
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.
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Losing Cooper – Part 2
Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with J.J. and Melanie Jasper about the devastating, unexpected loss of their son, Cooper. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you may understand the term “being ambushed by grief.” It is believing you have turned a corner and somehow overcome your terrible loss, when all of a sudden, that grief pounds you to the ground like a tidal wave! Coming from this place of sheer brokenness, J.J. and Melanie plead with listeners that this is exactly the time to run toward the Lord, not back away from Him. Find forgiveness and comfort as only God’s grace can provide.
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Stress in the Nursery
Babies are extremely vulnerable to early childhood stress, which was proven in this Harvard study.
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Losing Cooper – Part 1
“God’s plan is perfect, though it might not always be painless.” These are not easy words to believe, especially when tragedy strikes and you lose your only son. On this edition of Family Talk, J.J. and Melanie Jasper share with Dr. James Dobson their heartbreaking story about the loss of their young son, Cooper. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Discover the true hope that the Jasper family found in Jesus as they walked through this tragic time in their lives.
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Bonding During Courtship
Dr. Dobson explains why friendship is such an important foundation for a romantic relationship.
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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 2
Parents have the great privilege to be a spiritual guide to their children and an active participant in their relationship with God. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his spirit-filled discussion with Dr. Jerry Kirk, Candy Marballi, and Rick Schatz. They discuss the Children’s Prayer Card they developed, as well as the children’s book entitled, The Power of the Prayer Covenant, which has been translated into many languages and is being distributed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Is It Possible to Love a Child Too Much?
Hovering like a "helicopter parent" creates anxiety. Instead, launch your child, and they will learn to fly.
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Nurturing a Child’s Prayer Life – Part 1
In the words of Dr. Jerry Kirk, founder of the Prayer Covenant, “There is no holding back what God can do in and through you if you daily commit to making Him Lord of your life.” On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Kirk, and his colleagues, Candy Marballi and Rick Schatz, about some of the amazing things the Lord has done through each of them after committing their lives to Him. Matthew 18:14 says, “In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Be enlightened as you hear the special meaning that this verse holds for Jerry, and how he learned that no child is too young to learn to pray!
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Pettiness in Marriage
Being stingy with your time or your money is no way to build a strong connection with your family.
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The Flipside of Feminism – Part 2
The purported goal of 1960s-style feminism was to "free" women from their oppressive lifestyles. The late conservative leader, Phyllis Schlafly, and author Suzanne Venker explain why that notion was misleading from the start. Today on Family Talk, they conclude their discussion with Dr. James Dobson, shining a light on the true intentions of this movement, which is rooted in a disdain for traditional biblical values and the pro-family movement.