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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

Dr. Dobson Minute

Divorce is Not the Easy Solution

Divorce promises freedom, but delivers a whole host of unexpected consequences.

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An Everyday Hero with a Passion for the Wonder of God’s Creation, Part 2

Young people are being told they’re cosmic accidents, but the evidence points to something far greater.

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Blogs

How to Manage a Temper Tantrum with Confidence

My wife and I made a trip to the supermarket to pick up a few items. When we arrived, we noticed that a woman shopper and her five-year-old boy were engaged in a clash of wills. He demanded that she buy something and then threw a classic temper tantrum when she refused.

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Parenting a Difficult Child

Dealing with an unruly son or daughter? Hang in there! Kids grow up in the blink of an eye—keep praying and remain faithful!

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An Everyday Hero with a Passion for the Wonder of God’s Creation, Part 1

The same skies that scientists refer to as a cosmic accident are telling a different story.

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The Strong-Willed Child and Parental Guilt

If your child is strong-willed, be encouraged! Those traits of determination and stubbornness often make courageous, hard-working adults.

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Hold Them Close and Then Let Them Go

Granting independence gradually through the years is the job of parents, and it will help develop responsible young adults.

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Blogs

Are You Praying with Your Children?

Are you praying with your little ones? How about your older children? Don't let the golden opportunities slip away.

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The “Marriage Train”

Love should not be dependent upon our feelings and emotions. Commitment of the will is the key to a life-long relationship.

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The Hidden Message of the Great Seal of the United States, Part 2

Hidden within the Great Seal of the United States lies a call to virtue, unity, and freedom.

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