Why They’re Like They Are
What fuels the energy of little boys? Testosterone. And Dr. Dobson points out that it's the wise parent who understands and channels it!
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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A Breed Apart
Parents have known intuitively for thousands of years that boys and girls are uniquely different!
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Raising Boys
For parents, the greatest challenge may be just keeping boys alive through childhood and adolescence!
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Raising Men of Honor – Part 2
Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Dr. Robert Lewis about his book, Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood. Dr. Lewis shares the widespread need for community among men, especially in today’s society where fatherless homes have become exponentially more common. Without strong male role models, young boys have lost that crucial link to bridge the gap between boyhood and manhood. Join us as Dr. Lewis and Dr. Dobson explain the lost art of authentic manhood and point us back to the Bible which outlines God perfect plan for men to become great leaders, husbands and fathers.
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A Very Poor Man
J. Paul Getty was one of the wealthiest men who ever lived. But sadly, he died a very poor man.
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Raising Men of Honor – Part 1
According to Dr. Robert Lewis, who is the pastor, author and founder of the original Men’s Fraternity, “We have lost the ability to pass on to the next generation a vision of manhood that makes sense and is compelling to young men.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson and Pastor Lewis discuss the essentials of what it means to be a man, and why the inability of dads to connect with their sons can cause a huge loss of their masculine identity. Discover more as Dr. Lewis defines the different phases of training up boys, and why “manhood is best forged under the wings of a dad.”
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You Don’t Trust Me!
Trust isn't all or nothing. When your child shouts: "You don't trust me!" Tell him trust comes in stages.
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Creative Ways to Date Your Spouse
Get out of the same old "dinner and movie" rut with these great ideas for a fun date.
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Teaching Failure to Children
One of the best ways to show your kids how to succeed, is to show them how to fail and try again.
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Comparing Yourself with Others
Comparing your weaknesses with someone else's strengths is bound to make you feel inferior.
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