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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

“Cat’s in the Cradle”

Make time your family. Use your time today to invest in the relationships that will matter for the rest of your life.

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Healthy Conflict in Marriage

Marital fights can be healthy within reasonable limits — as long as they end with forgiveness and respect.

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The Strong-Willed Child and Parental Guilt

If your child is strong-willed, be encouraged! Those traits of determination and stubbornness often make courageous, hard-working adults.

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A Two-Moose Day

Are you having one of those days when nothing seems to go right? You’re not alone. We all have them.

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Your Child’s Speech Development

Taking turns while speaking and other simple methods will help a child develop communication skills during the early years.

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Reading to Your Children

Reading aloud to your son or daughter has great benefits. It’s a time to bond, relax, and learn together.

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Love at First Sight

There’s more to genuine love than an instant attraction across a crowded room on some enchanted evening. The qualities of real love are spiritual in nature.

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How Dads Can Influence Their Kids

Develop common interests with your children while they're young, so the rebellious years that follow may be easier.

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Differing Assumptions

When arguments arise, make sure you're on the same page. Differing assumptions can wreak havoc in a marriage!

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Challenging the Chief

Kids will often test the waters to see what they can get away with. Set boundaries early and enforce them for smoother sailing later.

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