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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

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Maintaining an Intimate Longterm Marriage

Build on your marriage every day. Reinforce the foundations now so the pressures of life can't shake your relationship.

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Crises on Campus: A Christian Student Solution, Part 2

College campuses can feel like hostile territory for students who abide by their Christian faith and values.

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Take Time to Observe a Child’s Words and Behaviors

It's much easier to find the solution when you understand the problem. Tune in to a youngster’s frame of mind.

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Crises on Campus: A Christian Student Solution, Part 1

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Morton Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, to expose the pressures Christian and conservative students face on today’s college campuses.

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Simple Gestures of Love

Small tokens of affection on behalf of a loved one during a time of stress speaks volumes.

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Helping a Single Mom

Raising kids all alone is the toughest job in the universe. Look for ways you can help.

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Words of Kindness

Words are powerful tools, so we must learn to use them carefully to help a struggling child, rather than cause harm.

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True Family Success

Winning three Super Bowls and a Daytona 500 taught Joe Gibbs that the world’s definition of success can lead to a lot of heartache.

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Invest in Your Marriage While the Nest is Still Full

Don't forget to nurture your marriage during your child-raising years.

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Tetherball Terror at School

Dr. Dobson tips his hat to all the committed teachers heading back to the classroom this time of year!

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