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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

Blogs

Bringing Up Boys: Raising Boys to Be Men

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27 (NIV) Most experts believe boys’ tendency to take risks, to be more assertive, to fight and compete, to argue, to boast, and to excel at certain skills, such as problem-solving, math, and science, is directly linked to the way the brain is hardwired and to the presence of testosterone. This may explain why boys have “ants in their pants” when they are in the classroom. The problem is that boys are often taught at such a tempo that it becomes difficult for them to adjust. Testosterone also accounts for boys’ early desire to be the strongest, bravest, toughest, rootin’-shootin kid on the range. It’s just the way God made them. Is masculinity good or bad? Right or wrong? Are boys biologically defective? Initially, it would appear that girls have all the right stuff. On average, they make fewer mistakes, take fewer risks, are better students, are more thoughtful of others, and are less impulsive than boys. Was testosterone one of God’s great mistakes? Would it be better if boys were more like girls and if ...

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Knowing Your Child’s Learning Style

Knowing your child's learning style will help you better communicate and teach what he or she needs to learn.

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Jesus in Me, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his conversation with Anne Graham Lotz to explore the Holy Spirit as our constant companion.

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Jesus in Me, Part 1

How does God minister to us in our darkest moments?

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Marriage & Parenting

What Parents Must Do After They Discipline Their Child

Correcting your kids is never easy, and it’s even harder to ensure they truly learn from the experience. Without the right follow-up, discipline can leave them feeling misunderstood or resentful, rather than helping them grow. Brenen and Morgan Beeler reveal what every parent must do after disciplining their children to reinforce the lesson and build a stronger parent-child bond.

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Raising Financially Savvy Kids

All parents want their children to grow up to make wise money decisions.

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The Last Leaf On The Tree

Dr. Dobson encourages listeners to share an encouraging word with those who are elderly.

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Lee Harvey Oswald

Growing up and living without love can lead to dire consequences.

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The Adversity Principle

Like animals in nature, humans benefit from challenges and difficulties more than from easy living.

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Families in Crisis: The Anderson Family, Part 2

How does a mother cope when four of her seven children are born profoundly deaf?

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