Whether it's how to discipline your child…or responding to a fellow co-worker's question about something that was in the news yesterday…each day's My Family Talk and Dr. James Dobson will provide the most contemporary, and yet timeless, help to moms and dads — and those who care about nurturing the family.

James Dobson is the host of "Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson." He is also the founder of Focus on the Family, where he served for more than 30 years.

A licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor, he was an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California for 14 years. He invested 17 years on the attending staff of Children's Hospital Los Angeles in the Division of Child Development and Medical Genetics.

Earning a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, he's authored more than 30 books, including his most recent bestseller, Bringing Up Girls. Dr. Dobson has also been heavily involved in governmental activities related to the family. He was elected in 2008 to the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley, the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and the grandfather of Lincoln.

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