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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

The Vital Role of a Father

Studies show that a father's role is crucial in the home. So invest in your kids today for a lifetime of reward.

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The Robin in a Rainstorm

Dr. Dobson talks about the many challenges of single parenting, and encourages those who are raising children on their own.

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Children Can’t Grow Without Taking Risks

Dr. Dobson says parents need to learn when to "rescue" their kids, and when to let them suffer the consequences of their actions.

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The Two Seas

Discover a life lesson about the importance of giving from two familiar seas.

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Dates with Dad

When your daughter goes on a date, does she know what to expect from a young man? Does your son know how to treat a lady? There's a simple way to be sure.

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The Danger of Overcommitment

If family and friends will matter most at the end of your life, why not live like it today?

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The Jet and the Firefly

It doesn't take a lot to capture the attention of your child. Dr. Dobson explains how in today's commentary.

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Mothers and Sons

If you have a difficult little boy, take courage—history is full of great men who began as challenging sons!

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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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Combining Raising Kids with Earning a Living

Finding it difficult to divide your attention between your family and your work? The two don’t have to be separate.

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