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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

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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Saving Babies Through Ultrasound, Part 2

The power of seeing an unborn baby changes hearts and saves lives.

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Understanding the Dangers of Drugs

Training at home is necessary to help our children really know and understand the harmful risks associated with drugs and alcohol.

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Saving Babies Through Ultrasound, Part 1

Pregnancy care centers have discovered something powerful—when a mother sees her unborn child on an ultrasound, her heart is usually changed.

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Aiding Recreational Drug Use is a Bad Idea

Legalizing drugs and offering free needle exchange programs is a dangerous experiment for state legislators.

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The Family Talk Covenant: The First Ever Family Talk Broadcast

Every ministry has a defining moment when everything begins.

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Healthy Kids, Thriving Families, Part 2

Dinnertime can be stressful for parents, especially if their children are picky eaters.

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The Problem with Managed Health Care

Dr. Dobson discusses what’s wrong with the managed health care system and its affect on families.

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Helping Our Children Cope With Life’s Trials

Ups and downs come to all. Help your child grow by giving him or her the tools to cope and overcome.

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Healthy Kids, Thriving Families, Part 1

Did you know that 1 in 5 kids suffer from obesity in America?

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