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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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Manners And Courtesies

There is still a place for respect in the manners of children, and it puts their entire pattern of behavior on a higher plain.

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Encouragement for Parents of Strong-Willed Children – Part 3

Raising a strong-willed child with success takes love, discipline, and a lot of time!

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More About the Temperaments of Children – Part 2

Dr. Dobson talk about what parents can expect from children with different temperaments as they become teenagers.

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Strong-Willed vs. Compliant Kids – Part 1

Studies have shown that there are three times as many strong-willed children as compliant. What type of child is in your home?

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A Warning About Children and Television

Dr. Dobson warns parents that children are watching increasingly sexual and violent shows on television without adequate supervision.

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Lighthearted Stories About Kids

Dr. Dobson shares some humorous stories about children that he received through his ministry.

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The Benefit of Growing Older

The world seems to worship youth and is terrified of aging. But, as Dr. Dobson points out, there was a time when getting older was something to be respected. 

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Forgotten Monuments

Dr. Dobson shares an illustration that depicts how families suffer the most from the ravages of war.

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Disciplining a One Year Old

Have you wondered how to correctly discipline a one-year-old child? Dr. Dobson shares his personal experience and provides some helpful advice on disciplining very young children.

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Are You Struggling With Guilt?

Before you yield to the tyranny of self-blame, ask yourself if the charges against you are valid or invalid.

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