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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

The Men of the Civil War

The sheer toughness of the Yankees and Rebels who fought in the Civil War depicted their commitment to their most cherished ideals.

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Priceless Memories

Creating precious memories with your kids gives them a foundation of love and joy they’ll carry for a lifetime.

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Blogs

Building Family Identity During The Holidays

In today's hurry-up society, it's easy for frantic husbands and wives, as well as their harried children, to feel isolated and lonely. They begin to feel more like a busy cluster of people simply living together in a house than a living, breathing family with a linked character and heritage.

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The Class of ’65

Dr. Dobson shares how even wealth cannot guarantee happiness for young people.

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Blogs

Can Santa and Jesus Coexist?

Question: Dr. Dobson, as a child, Christmas was always my favorite time of the year. I really enjoyed hearing stories about the birth of the Savior. I also have special family memories associated with

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Infant Mortality in the Modern Day

In a world of continued medical and scientific advancements, we have a lot to be thankful for!

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Broadcasts

How to Turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-Living, Part 2

True thanksgiving goes far beyond a once a year holiday.

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Hope for Parents of Difficult Teens

Has your sweet child grown into a silent, sullen teenager? If so, Dr. Dobson assures you better days are coming. For now, the best prescription is love.

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How to Turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-Living, Part 1

True gratitude should show in how we live, not just in what we say.

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Our Dog, Mindy

A family pet teaches many lessons--from responsibility to the unconditional love that all creatures need.

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