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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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Sacrificing For Your Family

As a parent, are you willing to sacrifice your time to be there for your kids when they need you most?

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Teachers Who Defend Picked-On Kids

Teaching children kindness and respect in the classroom lays a foundation for kindness in adulthood.

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The Empty Nest

Childhood is fleeting, which makes parenting the number one task in life.

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Violence in the World of Children

Dr. Dobson provides advice to parents on shielding their children from the violent acts of this world.

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Blended Families – Part 2

Members of a blended family need to learn how to change their thinking from "yours or mine" to "ours" -- and a professional counselor can help.

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Blended Families – Part 1

The role of a step-parent can be extremely challenging. Be prepared to avoid these common pitfalls...

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The Benefit of Saying “No” to Your Kids Sometimes

Building your child's character might be as simple as refusing to back down after you've said "No."

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Toddlerhood Traumas

Laughter is the best medicine--especially when dealing with the minor daily disasters toddlers create!

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Bees & Files Experiment

Examine your life: are you letting force of habit cause you to do things that simply don't make sense?

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Parents of Rebels

Dr. James Dobson addresses parents with children who have rebellious spirits—both young and old—in this Dr. Dobson Minute. Listen as he encourages parents to stay the course.

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