Healthy Habits for Your Children, Part 1
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes physician Dr. Walt Larimore to discuss his book, The Highly Healthy Child.
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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How to Discipline Without Breaking a Child’s Spirit
The goal in dealing with a difficult child is to shape the will without breaking the spirit. Hitting both targets is sometimes easier said than done. Perhaps it will help to share a letter from a mother who was having a terrible time with her son Jake. Her description of this child and her responses to him illustrate precisely how not to deal with a difficult boy or girl.
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Coach Wooden: Timeless Wisdom, Part 2
Winning ten national basketball championships is remarkable, but Coach John Wooden's greatest legacy may be what he taught off the court.
Dr. Dobson Minute
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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Coach Wooden: Timeless Wisdom, Part 1
Few coaches have shaped the game of basketball—and the character of a nation—like Coach John Wooden.
Dr. Dobson Minute
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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Dr. Ted Engstrom: Leading with Compassion
Few Christian leaders have left a legacy as profound as Dr. Ted Engstrom.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Family Meetings About Establishing Rules
As your kids grow older, encourage obedience by letting them help set the family rules--and consequences.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Your Child’s Speech Development
Taking turns while speaking and other simple methods will help a child develop communication skills during the early years.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Motivating Children to Learn
Encourage your child to study by using their own strengths and interests as a catalyst for learning.
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