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.
There are few issues more difficult to tackle with your children than those that deal with sexuality. But we all want our children to be healthy , both physically AND emotionally. Pediatrician and author, Dr. Meg Meeker will address sensitive and critical questions about how to make sure your child develops a healthy view of sexuality.
Raising kids has never been easy, but some could argue it's never been so difficult! There ARE answers to be found. Dr. James Dobson and his guest, pediatrician and author, Dr. Meg Meeker, tackle topics like discipline, potty training, and handling the strong-willed child. Get answers to some of the most foundational parenting questions.
If you struggle with weight or have a tendency to use food as comfort, then you won't want to miss this program. Hear from a woman who let the bondage of a painful past ravage her body and her personal life. But with the Lord's help, she was able to make choices to change her life , from the inside out. Find encouragement to make a positive transformation.
In a progressive culture, it's easy to forget the biblical roles that God has clearly defined for men and women. Learn why it's so important to embrace those roles as God's grand design - especially the role of wife and mother. It's a lesson of encouragement for this "divine assignment".
A comedian's life is full of laughter, however, Ken Davis gets serious about a family camping trip that went dangerously wrong. Hear what caused this lighthearted man to experience sheer terror in the mountains of Colorado at 10,000 feet, AND how God brought Ken and his family through it all.
A caring teacher can have a great impact on a child's life. Comedian Ken Davis remembers his years in school as a class clown, and the teacher who inspired him to put his gift of humor to good use. It's a life lesson in laughter.
Laughter is the key to surviving the stressors of parenting small children. Moms with little ones—be encouraged as Dr. Dobson reads a letter from a mom with a funny story!
Dr. Dobson's August 2013
Newsletter
Learn about the latest pro-life victory in the state of Texas! Penny Nance, president of Concerned Women for America, shares how the tide of public opinion is turning in regards to abortion, and what is next in the battle to protect life at every stage. It's good news for the pro-life movement.
Ah, those early years of parenting...There are so many new experiences! And along with the joys come some anxieties , but you don't have to parent out of fear. Find the solid answers you can trust from Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. Whether you're worried about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or prescription antibiotics , get answers from our favorite pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker, and arm yourself with the BEST information to keep your child healthy and safe.
