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Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson is the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute. He has an earned Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and holds 18 honorary doctoral degrees.

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Dr. Del Tackett

Dr. Del Tackett

Dr. Del Tackett is the architect and teacher of The Truth Project—a worldwide small group initiative designed to instill a Christian worldview within the body of Christ.

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Joe Waresak

Joe Waresak

Joe Waresak is the president of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI). Previously, he served as JDFI’s chief operating officer for five years.

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July 14, 2014

Is Good Family Life Harder Today?

Question: Dr. Dobson, I don't believe my parents went through this kind of anxiety when my sisters and I were young. We were all relatively happy, and none of us rebelled. Am I right in ...

June 9, 2014

Is Spanking Healthy Discipline?

Question: Dr. Dobson, it just seems barbaric to cause pain to a defenseless child. Tell me why you think it is healthy to spank him or her.

April 28, 2014

The Effects of Childhood Trauma

While childhood trauma can impact the well-being of any maturing person, it does not have to necessarily define one's future. Dr. Dobson shares some very interesting facts around this ...

March 17, 2014

Getting Depressed By Your "Bundle of Joy?"

As a parent, it isn't always easy to discern when to let the baby cry or when to pick your child up and console him or her.

March 3, 2014

Loving Authority and Leadership at Home

Question: Dr. Dobson, you have been very critical of behavioral scientists and other writers who recommend a more permissive approach to child rearing. Explain why this concerns you. Why is ...

February 24, 2014

My Greatest Fatherhood Challenge

Dr. Dobson shares vital insights in what it takes to become the father every child needs to know. So much of it comes down to a willingness to say "no" to the lessor things in life in order ...

February 17, 2014

Is Depression In Kids Real?

Question: Dr. Dobson, our school psychologist said she thinks our son is suffering from childhood depression. My goodness! The kid is only nine years old. Is it reasonable that this could ...

February 10, 2014

The Teen Years Are Coming

My children are still young, and they are doing fine now, but I worry a lot about the adolescent years that lie ahead. I've seen other parents go through some pretty terrible things when ...