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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

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Letting Children Express Their Anger

Dr. Dobson gives advice for teaching children how to deal with their anger. It's what every parent needs to hear.

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Overcommitted Parents

Dr. Dobson describes how American parents and their overcommitted lifestyles are abandoning our next generation, and even causing psychiatric problems.

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Parent-Child Separation

What are the results of separation between a child and a parent? You need to know!

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The Effects of Divorce on Children

A child’s emotional development depends on continuous and sustained interaction with both parents. Divorce can interfere with that, causing lasting consequences.

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Coping With Anxiety

Don't let uneasy feelings dominate! Mental health includes forgiveness, confession, and admitting imperfections.

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Caring for Elderly Parents

Time, patience, and understanding are things we all need -- especially the elderly folks in our lives.

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Preventing Mental Health Problems in our Old Age

Maintaining good mental health involves a balanced diet, exercise, brain stimulation and socializing.

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Your Family as a Hot-Air Balloon

Just like a balloon sinks if it's weighed down, so does a family if the calendar becomes overloaded with activities!

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Helping Your Children See the Value of Learning

Like learning to drive or training for sports, you can help motivate your child to learn by showing the payoff.

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A Father’s Best P.R. Agent

Is Dad thought of as a hero or a bum in your home? The answer may depend on what Mom thinks...

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