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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

Letting Go of Your Kids

Most parents struggle with the impulse to shelter their children. But there comes a time to let 'em go.

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A Moral Crisis in Medicine: An Obstetrician Takes a Stand for Life

Medical professionals are facing unprecedented pressure to compromise their values.

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Blogs

Dad—Your Kids Will Relate to Their Mom Based on Your Words and Actions

Where do children learn to think highly of their mothers? Who sets the pattern for their young minds, positioning Mom as a much-loved and respected member of the family—instead of being chief cook and scrub lady?

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Heading Off Teen Rebellion

Dr. Dobson discusses which family factors are most helpful in preventing severe rebellious behavior in teenagers.

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Pre-Born Lives Matter, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Dr. William Lile, a board-certified obstetrician known as “the Pro-Life Doc.”

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Blogs

Coping With Adolescent Anger

Our fifteen-year-old son literally seethes with hostility at homeat his mother and meat his sistersat the world. Believe me, we have done nothing to provoke this anger, and I don't understand what has

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Dr. Dobson Minute

A Good Family Man

Though modern culture may use this phrase as a joke, it's one of the highest callings for a man.

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Pre-Born Lives Matter, Part 1

From blood transfusions to brain surgery, doctors are performing remarkable procedures to save unborn babies.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Why Girls Are “More Better” Than Boys – Part 1

The battle of the sexes continues. Hear why some girls and boys think they are "more better" than the opposite gender!

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Blogs

The Real Cost of Divorce

In the 1960s, the surgeon general declared cigarettes harmful to the smoker's health. More recently, researchers have warned us about the dangers of foods high in fat and cholesterol. But we hear less about the health hazards of divorce.

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