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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

Broadcasts

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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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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Diagnosing Attention Deficit Disorder in Children – Part 2

Dr. Dobson explains the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children, and the importance of getting a professional diagnosis.

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Blogs

When Married Couples Should Act Like Teenagers

My wife and I love each other very much, but we're going through a time of apathy. We just don't feel close to each other. Is this normal, and is there a way to bring back the fire? This happens soone

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Why Bullies Bully

It is possible to stop kids from picking on their weaker peers. Dr. Dobson advises how to do that.

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Marriage is a Marathon

During my freshman year I entered the mile run in a field of about twenty men. I was in good shape and finished second to an outstanding senior who rarely lost. He graduated that year and left the vac

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From the Blahs to Bliss: Reigniting Romance in Marriage

Question: Dr. Dobson, tell me why it is inevitable for couples with good marriages to go through "flat spots" or "the blahs," and can you offer more advice about what to do when those times come?

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Rockets That Won’t Launch

Dr. Dobson advises young people how to bridge the gap between adolescence and young adulthood by getting started in their careers.

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Full-Time Motherhood

Is it wrong for a woman to make it her career goal to be a wife and stay-at-home mom? Absolutely not!

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