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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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The Temper Tantrums

The next time your toddler throws a tantrum, you might find no reaction to be the best reaction of all.

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To Fight or Not To Fight

Marriages that go the distance have found ways to fight fair--addressing the issue without destruction.

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Look in the Mirror

"Values are caught, not taught." What are you modeling at home?

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Keith and Mary Korstjens Describe Commitment in Marriage

A vow of marriage means staying together through the good times and the bad.

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My Children’s Inheritance

When we die, the stuff we accumulated will not matter. However, the love we have given will last.

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When A Spouse Leaves

The guilt and shame of a divorce can be overwhelming, but don't be too quick to take all the blame.

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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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Is It Possible To Love A Child Too Much?

Hovering like a "helicopter parent" creates anxiety. Instead, launch your child, and they will learn to fly.

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