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Discovering the Joy of Easter

When I was a kid, Easter was all about the candy—and how much my siblings and I could consume before our parents pulled the plug on our holiday sugar fix. Of course, we dyed eggs in various pastel colors. And I looked forward to wearing a pretty new dress on Easter Sunday.

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An Easter Message of Great Hope

To those of you who are overwhelmed by the cares of life right now and are burdened by the weight of the world, I urge you to look to the risen Christ. He is our eternal hope! May His grace and peace surround you and your loved ones, not only on Easter Sunday, but every day of the year.

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Building Family Identity During The Holidays

In today's hurry-up society, it's easy for frantic husbands and wives, as well as their harried children, to feel isolated and lonely. They begin to feel more like a busy cluster of people simply living together in a house than a living, breathing family with a linked character and heritage.

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Broadcasts

A Marriage Carol

On today’s special edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Chris Fabry about his book, A Marriage Carol, a retelling of the classic, A Christmas Carol, with a twist. Later in the program, listen to the dramatic reading of A Marriage Carol, which centers on a couple who find themselves on the brink of divorce when a snowstorm, a farmhouse, and an elderly man suddenly change their future forever.

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Make This Christmas More With Less

I confess. I'm a bargain-hunter with the best of them.

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Make Some Memories This Christmas

Without a doubt, the best time of the year for shared memories is Christmas. Some of my happiest memories, both as a child and as an adult, have been rooted in the Christmas season.

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Can Santa and Jesus Coexist?

Question: Dr. Dobson, as a child, Christmas was always my favorite time of the year. I really enjoyed hearing stories about the birth of the Savior. I also have special family memories associated with

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Videos

Happy Independence Day!

On this 4th of July, all of us at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute hope you enjoy your time with family and friends, celebrating our nation’s independence. We live in a unique country that has seen its share of ups and downs. The resiliency of the American people has always helped us through difficult days when it was hard to keep hope alive. It’s important to rejoice in our freedom and always remember Who gives us all of our blessings. Please enjoy this short video that commemorates the guiding principles that define America.

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Heroes Remembered: Memorial Day Reflections

Memorial Day is one of our most poignant holidays, as we remember and honor those who have given their lives in military service. To highlight the importance of the occasion, this video by Dr. James Dobson explains the true meaning and why we memorialize the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Dr. Dobson Minute

Beating Holiday Brattiness

Parents need to re-define boundaries for their children at times so they'll know what is expected.

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