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The Dr. Dobson Minute

By God’s perfect design for nearly 50 years, Dr. James Dobson has been the leading clinical voice for the celebration and preservation of the family.

To reach the next generation, the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute is remastering Dr. Dobson’s biblically-based “transforming truths” into 60-second audio messages. The new Dr. Dobson Minute will provide young families with practical insights that will strengthen marriages and help build better parenting skills.

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The Latest Dr. Dobson Minutes

Dr. Dobson Minute

Infant Bonding

A good parent-child relationship paves the way not only for emotional health, but physical health too.

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Stress in the Nursery

Babies are extremely vulnerable to early childhood stress, which was proven in this Harvard study.

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Bonding During Courtship

Dr. Dobson explains why friendship is such an important foundation for a romantic relationship.

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Dr. Willis B. Dobson

Dr. Dobson pays tribute to his uncle, Willis Dobson, who was a selfless role model and a hero to him.

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Is It Possible to Love a Child Too Much?

Hovering like a “helicopter parent” keeps a child from experiencing the freedom necessary for healthy development.

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Pettiness Within a Family

Being stingy with your time or money inhibits your ability to build a strong connection with your family.

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The Game of Life

Dr. Dobson warns us not to get caught up in the accumulation mindset of modern society. Money is only temporary. We will leave it all behind someday.

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A Dad’s Influence on His Daughter’s Future Husband

Raise your daughter with love and respect. When she’s older, she will look for those traits in a husband.

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Be of Good Cheer

When we go through troubled times, we can take courage in knowing the Lord is with us, and He has “already overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

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Avoid Drifting Apart

Dr. Dobson encourages couples to remain side-by-side by agreeing to the task of “rowing” together.

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