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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.

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Combining Raising Kids with Earning a Living

Finding it difficult to divide your attention between your family and your work? The two don’t have to be separate.

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Dr. James Dobson: A Legacy Remembered

One year ago today, Dr. James Dobson entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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The Importance of Premarital Counseling

Invest in premarital counseling to help develop a solid foundation to build your relationship on. (It makes a great wedding gift too!)

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Dr. James Dobson – His Family and Friends Pay Tribute, Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, experience more from the memorial service honoring Dr. James Dobson, faithful servant of God.

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Children and Exercise

Dr. James Dobson shares the reason parents must help their children get daily exercise.

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Dr. James Dobson – His Family and Friends Pay Tribute, Part 1

For nearly five decades, Dr. James Dobson devoted his life to strengthening families and defending biblical truth.

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Bonding in Marriage

In marriage, as in courtship, there’s a simple rule of thumb for intimacy: Take your time.

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Raising Boys: Routine Panic, Part 2

On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his insightful discussion from his “Bringing Up Boys” teaching series.

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Raising Boys: Routine Panic, Part 1

Proverbs 23:24 says, “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.”

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Loving Hands

What do your hands say about you? Use them to build a lasting legacy of love.

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