Children Can’t Grow Without Taking Risks
Dr. Dobson says parents need to learn when to "rescue" their kids, and when to let them suffer the consequences of their actions.
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
Broadcasts
A Picture of Life, Part 1
Every person carries a purpose God planned before birth.
Dr. Dobson Minute
The Two Seas
Discover a life lesson about the importance of giving from two familiar seas.
Broadcasts
In the Business of Serving God
Success in business and faithfulness to God don’t have to be at odds.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Dates with Dad
When your daughter goes on a date, does she know what to expect from a young man? Does your son know how to treat a lady? There's a simple way to be sure.
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The Danger of Overcommitment
If family and friends will matter most at the end of your life, why not live like it today?
Blogs
Balance Is the Key to Successful Living
Question: Dr. Dobson, I've always thought a man should be willing to work and sacrifice to reach his goals. Now you're saying to cool the passion and postpone the dream. That isn't the way I was taugh
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The Jet and the Firefly
It doesn't take a lot to capture the attention of your child. Dr. Dobson explains how in today's commentary.
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Mothers and Sons
If you have a difficult little boy, take courage—history is full of great men who began as challenging sons!
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A Breed Apart
Parents have known intuitively for thousands of years that boys and girls are uniquely different!
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