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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

Going Down for the Third Time? Reach Out for Help!

Don't give in to drowning when you can easily call out for help that is readily available.

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Broadcasts

Families in Crisis: The Anderson Family, Part 1

When their child couldn’t hear pots and pans crashing behind him, Roger and Darlene Anderson faced a life-changing diagnosis.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

The First Five Minutes

First impressions take place constantly — not just when you meet someone new.

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Blogs

Protect Your Kids from Harmful Media

Are you aware that the average person between the ages of eight and eighteen spends approximately 44.5 hours each week engaging with some form of media? That's the equivalent of a full-time job and several hours of overtime! With consumption at this level, it's little wonder that media has become a type of "super-peer," influencing behaviors and shaping values.

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Blogs

5 Reasons Why a Spanking May Fail

When disciplinary measures fail, it is usually because of fundamental errors in their application. It is possible for twice the amount of punishment to yield half the results. I have made a study of

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Blogs

Is Spanking a Healthy Form of Discipline?

Question: Dr. Dobson, it just seems barbaric to cause pain to a defenseless child. Tell me why you think it is healthy to spank him or her.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

A Dog Poem

Today's commentary is dedicated to dog lovers around the world.

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Broadcasts

What Men Need to Know About Women, Part 2

Are you struggling to truly understand your wife?

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Finding the Right Balance Between Love & Control

Permissive parenting can be just as damaging as authoritarian parenting. Aim for the middle ground.

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Broadcasts

What Men Need to Know About Women, Part 1

Understanding your spouse can be one of the greatest challenges in marriage.

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