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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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Effective Family Devotions Part 1

Family devotions are important if you seek to raise children who become successful adults, but how can a mom or dad make devotions effective?

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Coffee Cup Counselors Part 2

Do you have any friends or family members who are dealing with tough situations or issues? How would you like to be trained by the foremost expert on marriage and parenting so that you can help your friends and family deal with these major problems? On the next edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson shares with you how you can become a coffee cup counselor.

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Coffee Cup Counselors Part 1

Dr. James Dobson and guests share with you how you can receive training that helps you to become a "coffee-cup counselor."

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The Fundamentals of Child Discipline Part 2

Do you need a little help knowing how and when to discipline your children? Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker break down the fundamentals of child discipline.

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The Fundamentals of Child Discipline, Part 1

Do you need a little help knowing how and when to discipline your children? Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker break down the fundamentals of child discipline.

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Blogs

Return Kindness for Hostility

Question: Dr. Dobson, I have a very unhappy and miserable neighbor who can't get along with anybody. She has fought with everyone she knows at one time or another. I decided that I was going to make f

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Bella’s Birthday, Part 2

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Meg Meeker sit down with the Honorable Rick and Karen Santorum to talk about their daughter Bella. Diagnosed with Edwards syndrome, it wasn't likely that Bella would survive her first year. However, just days ago, Bella celebrated her sixth birthday. Join us for this life-affirming conversation on the challenges and, ultimately, the immense joy that Bella brings to the Santorum family.

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Bella’s Birthday, Part 1

Senator Rick and Karen Santorum talk about their daughter Bella who has Trisomy 18 and just celebrated her sixth birthday. Join us for this life-affirming conversation on the challenges and, ultimately, the immense joy that Bella brings to the Santorum family.

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Bella’s Gift Part 1

Don't miss an exciting interview with Senator Rick Santorum and his daughter Elizabeth, as they share with us the joys and difficulties of raising Bella,Senator Santorum's daughter affected by special needs.

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National Day of Prayer 2015 Part 1

The National Day of Prayer is right around the corner, and on the next edition of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk we are going to discuss how you can be involved and what you should be praying for.

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