Unmet Expectations
Life isn't fair! It's best to prepare your children for this reality now.
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
Broadcasts
The Joys of Raising a Large Family, Part 1
Dr. James Dobson welcomes Randy and Marcia Hekman who share their remarkable journey from wanting to only have four children to embracing God's plan for the size of their family.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Caught More Than Taught
Values are not so much taught to children as they are caught. Mom and Dad, be aware that little eyes are watching you!
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Etched in Stone
Dr. James Dobson interviews David and Lisette Brody to discuss Lisette’s book, Etched in Stone.
Blogs
5 Tips Before You Marry
Noted counselor and author Norman Wright is perhaps the guru of premarital counseling, having written and spoken extensively on this subject. He discussed his views during an interview on my radio broadcast.
Dr. Dobson Minute
In Search of Heroes
Kids need to have heroes. Don't let your cynicism about human failure shatter their youthful idealism.
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Loving Your Prodigal Child
Dr. James Dobson welcomes Ruth Bell Graham, who shares candidly about parenting her prodigal children, and the faithful love that brought them home.
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A Mother’s Devotion
A Mother's Devotion
Dr. Dobson Minute
Shaping Your Children With Love
Parents, don't underestimate the impact you are having on your kids. They will be shaped forever by your love and training.
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Fifty Years of Shepherding God’s People with Love and Power, Part 2
Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with author and ministry leader Dona Fisher to discuss her book, Change of Pace.