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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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Helping a Prickly Person

Demonstrate respect and invest time in the relationship before offering constructive criticism.

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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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Hold Them Close and Then Let Them Go

Granting independence gradually through the years is the job of parents, and it will help develop responsible young adults.

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Family Meetings About Establishing Rules

As your kids grow older, encourage obedience by letting them help set the family rules--and consequences.

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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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Motivating Children to Learn

Encourage your child to study by using their own strengths and interests as a catalyst for learning.

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Preparing Your Children to Move to a New Location

Moving? Good communication and preparing your kids for their new home will make the transition smoother.

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The Hope and Promise of Easter

Dr. Dobson explains the purpose of Easter, sharing how it represents the gift of eternal life to all who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior.

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Newborns: A Blank Slate?

From birth, children aren’t completely blank slates and already show signs of their unique personalities.

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Forgiving Our Parents

Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me…even when it comes to deep pain caused by a parent.

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