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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

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Regenerating Romantic Feelings

If you've "lost that loving feeling," try turning back the clock to when you and your spouse first met.

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Building Moral Character in Your Children

Children learn character best through great stories told at a parent's knee.

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Value Your Marriage

Love must be maintained and protected to survive. Don't let a busy schedule cause you to neglect your relationship!

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For Better or For Worse

A strong marriage can be a fortress against the stresses of life, but it takes an iron-clad commitment.

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Teaching Kids How to Manage Money

Children won’t know the value of a dollar until we teach them how to manage money wisely.

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Living the Good Life, Part 2

The search for meaning is the biggest need that’s facing our culture today.

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Mystique in Marriage

Dr. Dobson explains why total honesty between a husband and wife isn't healthy. To give and receive criticism well, it takes established trust and putting the other’s best interest first.

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Changing the World Through Prayer, Part 1

Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s, and when we put it into practice, He can do incredible things in our lives.

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Living the Good Life, Part 1

Money, power, and success promise fulfillment but leave a deep emptiness.

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Shaping the Will of Your Child

Learn to shape the will of a child without breaking the spirit, and you will be preparing your son or daughter for a responsible and disciplined adulthood.

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