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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

Mentoring Boys and Men Part 1

The rates for broken homes are increasing which means so are the devastating effects on their children. What are these effects? How can you help these kids if you arent their parent?

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Learning Disorders, Part 2

There is a lot of information floating around about learning disorders, especially related to children. As parents, we want to help our children in every way. So how do you know if your child has a learning disorder or is just being a kid? And what can you do in response to a diagnosis?

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Learning Disorders, Part 1

There is a lot of information floating around about learning disorders, especially related to children. As parents, we want to help our children in every way. So how do you know if your child has a learning disorder or is just being a kid? And what can you do in response to a diagnosis?

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Blogs

The Middle Ground Between Extremes

Is there a middle ground for a parent that wants to provide a foundation of discipline while not leaving out the loving emphasis as well?

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The Adversity Principle, Part 1

From the time I was 10 years of age and read my first book about the stars and planets, I have had a fascination with the subject of astronomy. What captured my imagination was the relative size of th

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Tough Love For Kids Part 2

Good parents do not necessarily equal good kids, so what do you do when your son or daughter gets involved in something self-destructive?

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Tough Love For Kids Part 1

Good parents do not necessarily equal good kids, so what do you do when your son or daughter gets involved in something self-destructive?

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Newsletters

March 2014 Newsletter: Loving Correction

Dr. Dobson's March 2014
Newsletter

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My Greatest Fatherhood Challenge

Dr. Dobson shares vital insights in what it takes to become the father every child needs to know. So much of it comes down to a willingness to say "no" to the lessor things in life in order to say "y

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Merging PreMarital Expectations Part 2

Little problems while dating become MAJOR problems when married. Thats why its important to make sure you and your spouse are on the same page BEFORE you get married.

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