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 Memorial
Dr. Dobson Minute
More Thoughts on Studies About Twins and Inherited Traits
Inherited personality traits and behaviors can be overcome by rational thought and independent action.
Broadcasts
Fit Over 50, Part 2
Small changes today can transform your health tomorrow!
Dr. Dobson Minute
University of Minnesota Studies About Twins
Studies of twins now show that as much as 70% of personality is determined by genetics.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Nature Or Nurture?
Dr. John B. Watson’s idea that you can determine your children’s traits and behaviors was simply wrong.
Broadcasts
Fit Over 50, Part 1
Are you treating your body as the temple God designed it to be?
Blogs
Why Rules Alone Don’t Work
The culture is at war with parents for the hearts and minds of their children. I dont need to describe this battle because you see it, too. Parents in decades past would not have believed what was abo
Dr. Dobson Minute
What Causes Challenges in Learning?
Every child deserves to receive the right nurturing and stimulation needed for brain development.
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No More Secrets, Part 2
Are you hiding a secret that’s keeping you from freedom?
Dr. Dobson Minute
Understanding the Class Clown
Help the "class clown” you knowto learn how to cope by helping him realize that he is often acting out of hurt and insecurity.