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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

A Foolish Mistake

Did you ever do something really stupid when you were a kid? Well, almost everyone has!

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Good Parental Guidance

As parents, we don’t have to give in to cultural pressures. Dr. Dobson advises us to stand firm for our values, which is the least we can do for our kids.

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Dr. Dobson explains symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children, and advises parents.

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Blogs

The Single Most Important Key to a Successful Marriage

Some years ago, in an effort to draw on the experiences of those who have lived together harmoniously as husbands and wives, we asked married couples to participate in an informal study. More than six

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Hidden Lives

Dr. Dobson explains how hidden sin can cause people to withdraw. Help is available!

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Broadcasts

Mentoring: Reaching Your God-Given Potential, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with leadership consultant Bobb Biehl about the power of mentoring relationships.

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Blogs

Reaching Our Prodigals

An important component of "love must be tough" is that it is most successful in a crisis. That's when change is most likely to occur. It doesn't happen when two agitated and angry people are engaged in a collision of wills.

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This Old House

Growing older is a part of life, but accepting that reality with grace, a youthful spirit, and humor is a great gift!

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Broadcasts

Mentoring: Reaching Your God-Given Potential, Part 1

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson sits down with Bobb Biehl for a classic conversation about the life-changing power of mentoring relationships.

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Blogs

Making It a Top Priority to Teach Our Children About Jesus and Faith

Read Dr. James Dobson's blog addressing the question, "How do we go about introducing our to what we believe?

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