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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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Firm Objectives in Parenting

Like runway lights in the dark, both love and respect are crucial guidelines for every parent to rely on.

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The Pain of Illiteracy

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with John Corcoran, a man who spent decades teaching high school students and building a successful career without knowing how to read

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Investing Time in Your Kids: Quality vs. Quantity

What’s more important when it comes to spending time with your kids: Quality or quantity? Or both?

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Childhood Memories, Part 2

Painful childhood memories don’t have to define your future.

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Childhood Memories, Part 1

Your earliest childhood memories reveal more about you than you might think.

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Gen. Douglas MacArthur on Fatherhood

General MacArthur was a hero of WWII. But he wanted his son to remember him as a hero at home.

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Fatigue and Time Pressure

If your days are dominated by a to-do list, be sure it's not at the expense of the people in your life!

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Storming the Beach: Remembering the Sacrifice of D-Day, Part 2

On June 6, 1944, nearly 9,000 men were wounded or killed while storming the beaches of Normandy.

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A Safe Harbor for Children

Love, along with consistent discipline and open communication, leads to confidence and self-respect in children.

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Storming the Beach: Remembering the Sacrifice of D-Day, Part 1

On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in the battle that turned the tide of World War II.

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