Who’s In Control?
A child's disobedient behavior can be motivated by his or her desire for power that lies within a human spirit.
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
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Strong-Willed Children
Dr. Dobson explains the difference between shaping the will of a child and breaking his spirit.
Blogs
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Before Disciplining
You have described the nature of willfully defiant behavior and how parents should handle it. But does all unpleasant behavior result from rebellion and disobedience?
Blogs
Mothers and Sons
I have the highest respect and admiration for those who are blessed to be called mothers. There are few assignments in human experience that require the array of skills and wisdom needed by a mom in fulfilling her everyday duties. She must be a resident psychologist, physician, theologian, educator, nurse, chef, taxi driver, fire marshal, and occasional police officer. And if she succeeds in each of these responsibilities, she gets to do it all again tomorrow.
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Enjoying Spare Time
Caught up in reaching your goals? Dr. Dobson reminds us not to miss life along the way.
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Who’s to Blame for the Breakdown in Education?
Dr. Dobson describes the challenges facing public school teachers today and how we can support them.
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What is a Girl Worth, Part 2
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his conversation with Rachael Denhollander about her ongoing mission to protect survivors of abuse.
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What is a Girl Worth, Part 1
Did you know sexual abuse has longer-lasting mental health effects than any other crime, with PTSD rates second only to combat veterans?
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Premarital Counseling II
Premarital counseling is a great wedding gift. Invest in it and build a foundation for the rest of your lives!
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Dealing With A Shy Child
Shyness is nothing to be shy about. Some children are simply born that way.