Reading Dr. Laura at 16 Months I have a great picture for you; It is of my 16 month old daughter "reading" your book. The same 16 month old I quit my corporate job for so I could stay home and raise her. All because I listened to you. Best decision of my life, right next to the decision to marry my wonderful husband. Julie More >>

Managing Time Between Homework and Swimming I solved this problem with my son when he was in the sixth grade. This was the start of junior high and he had six periods to keep up with. I had my son go directly to the school library right after school to get his homework done. I met him there and sat with him to give him any help he needed. It was great because if he was not sure of a homework assignment he was able to go back to the class in question and ask the teacher. It worked out great! He got his work done a lot faster there then at home. My son loved having his homework done when he got home and I was a much happier mom. I hope this helps. Misty More >>

Dr. Piggle-Wiggle For Grown Ups Dear Dr. Laura; I'm 43 years old and have been listening to you for more than 15 years now, I'm happily married and have two girls ages 7 and almost 4(next month).I often listen to you when I have the girls in the car. A few months ago my then 6 year old daughter, who is now in second grade and has been reading since she was 3 frac12;, asked me why do I listen to you in the car and why do people call you with their problems. I explained to her that when people are stuck in their behavior and their way of looking at problems they call you for advice, hoping that your suggestions will help them to see things differently. She thought for a moment then said: "Aha! So she is Dr. Piggle-Wiggle for the grown ups and she has a cure for their funny and crazy problems". I was astonished with her response and floored. I thought I'd share this with you. God bless and good luck with everything. I love your books. Love, A More >>

Remember, People Change Dear Dr. Laura, My name is Jacob and I am my mom's son. (hoo-ah) I am 2 years old and feel very lucky to have you in my life. You see, 8 years ago my mom and dad lived in the California Bay Area, and had heard of the "evil Dr. Laura" who was "mean" and "hurtful" to the poor people who called in to her and would have rather eaten worms than listen to your program. In my parents two years of dating before getting married they never quite got around to the question of how I was going to be raised. (oh sure your book would have helped them, but you were still "evil") It wasn't until they really wanted to get pregnant that it came to light that Dad wanted someone at home with me all the time like he had growing up, and Mom wanted to continue her full time career like her mom had done. Quite the dilemma. Fast forward 4 years, Dad is in the middle of residency training to be a doctor, and Mom, ever resourceful, has been a lab technician, a medical assistant, a nursing student, and eventually a third grade teacher. She teaches at in a small central California school next to the largest women prison in the state. Most of her students have at least one parent in jail. While working there someone tries to steal her car radio, breaks it, and now it only gets AM radio, and only one station. That station happens to play Dr. Laura during the hour drive to get home. After a few weeks of listening Mom tells Dad about your program and they both start listening. With their perspectives from both education and medicine it quickly becomes apparent that Dr. Laura is not "evil", "mean", or "hurtful", but a true crusader for the safety and well being of our most precious resource, our children. Most of the observations you make about the effects of parental neglect and selfishness are play ed out daily in the clinics and classrooms of our country. When my parents found out I was on the way it was my mom who first said she wanted to stay home with me. For the last two years my mom has been the happiest and most fulfilled she has ever been, and I am growing up to be a happy, well loved boy. Every December 29th your ears must tingle a little bit as we talk over birthday cake about how lucky we all are for having had our car broken into all those years ago and Dr. Laura on the radio. Please know that you are making an impact on children's lives every day, and fighting the good fight where others dare not tread. Thank you for all you have done for our family. I hope this letter gives you a smile and the stamina to take just one more call from someone who just doesn't get it...yet. J. More >>

Out Of The Mouth Of A Child... Hi Dr. Laura, I get to listen to your show in between the time I pick up my kids from school: My son who is 5 and in kindergarten LOVES your show. I always ask him if he would like for me to put on music but he says "No Mommy I Love Dr. Laura" I had to email you because of the things that kids say... From the back of the car my son calls out and asks. "Mommy, can you put Dr. Laura on my Ipod? This way I can listen to her all the time?" I was stunned and at a loss for words. I said I'm sure we can. He is so excited the he can now take Dr. Laura everywhere he goes. I just wanted to let you know how much my son and I enjoy your show. I make sure I am at the bus stop at least a 1/2 hour early to have some mommy time and listen to Dr. Laura. Thank You!! Tracy More >>

Doing The Right Thing! Dear Dr. Laura, After nearly 10 years of listening to you and your callers I finally had to use your advice and my mum's moral teachings (which are similar to yours). My best friend found this guy that at first seemed really cool. I could see right off the bat that he was just another scum-bag guy. About 3 weeks into their relationship she was hooked on various hard drugs. He was using her for things she had never done before, some not suitable for airtime including coke and sex. I told her at this point that she needed to get out of that relationship, but knowing that she was hooked on coke she wasn't going to get out of it soon. I stuck by her as long as I could before I decided to cut off our friendship until she sobered up. Now she has dumped this boy. He was no where close to what any real man is. She is sobering up and is going to school still, luckily enough. I had given her advice you have given to a lot of other women in this situation and despite her protests she finally agreed that I had been right about him all along. It took her being robbed to see this but she is happier now. I told her that once she was completely sobered up I would be friends with her again. I have been there for her over the last 4 years and we would be in a relationship but I have helped her through so much it would be awkward if we dated and then possibly broke up. Thank you for all your help to everyone. Especially to the people like my friend who can't easily or quickly see the light of their error or wrong-doing! Keep it up and I hope you can read this on-air when my mom listens which is everyday! Oh one last note, my friend and I are only 18! Regards, F. More >>

Realizing Something No Amount Of Tears Or Self-Pity Could Dear Dr. Laura, I am a fifteen year old who has recently bought your book; 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives and I have not been able to put it down! I heard about you through my father who had heard you on the radio and fell in love with your radio show. Unfortunately, my father and I have never agreed on much of anything because of his lack of taking responsibility financially for my sister and I, his theory that kids should be "seen and NOT heard", his on going verbal AND physical abuse, and many other things! So, every time when we got in a fight he would pull out "I bet if Dr. Laura was on the phone with us right now she would..."! So to but it bluntly like you always do, I just plain did not like you! The sad thing is that I made this assumption that you were this horrible person without listening to your radio program or reading one of your many best sellers! However, last night my mom and I went to our local Barnes and Noble to buy a copy of a book written that just came out (The Female Brain), I went to the nearest store representatives and asked where I could find your books. The Lady showed me to a section of self help, where I your book 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives caught my eye, as I picked it up my mom came over and said "I've heard that's a very good book and I know you don't like her but why don't we get it and read it together". So that's what we did. Later that night we began taking turns reading it out loud to the other. I went into this expecting that I would HATE it, but I soon realized that it was going to be the complete OPPOSITE! I must admit, at first it was hard to hear as you began talking in the 3rd chapter about how many women come to you with the excuses "but.... I love him". And before I read this book realizing how pathetic it was I would have said the same thing to you! Here's why: I met this guy in January of this year at church and we soon began to see each other. Then soon after that we became boyfriend, girlfriend. I went to all his baseball games, ate dinner at his parents house, stayed late, spent time with his grandparents, my mom and I spent Easter at their house, and I soon became very attached to him which I now realize was and unhealthy relationship. Just like you said in your book. He told me just about everything I wanted to hear, he told me he loved me, that I was the only girl for him, and then he soon "promised" to marry me...and I must admit when he said that I was a little frightened because of our age, me 15 and him almost 16. But to make a long story short... I broke up with him... or as he says he broke up with me. Anyway, as I read your book, listened and took it to heart, I realized that you were 100% right. So I would like to sincerely first apologize for not giving you a chance before I made the assumption that you were a horrible person. Second I would like to sincerely thank you for making me realize something that no amount of tears and self-pity could ever show me. Sincerely yours, L. More >>

4 Day Old Baby Says Thank You Dear Dr. Laura, My name is Christina and I am 4 days olds. Right now my mommy and I are nursing as we listen to your show. I want to thank you because my mommy says she is not going to go back to work and that she will stay home with me while my daddy goes to work. Mommy has listened to your show for many years and I know that she loves me. The reason I know that mommy loves me is that she is staying home to raise me. She has made this decision because she listens to you and believes in your advice whole heartily. Thank you Dr. Laura Christina Born Monday night Aug 8, 2006 10:53pm More >>

My Good Choice Box Dr. Laura, I am 14, and one of your younger listeners to the program. I must say that it is addicting. My mother and I have been listening to you for as long as I can remember. Sometimes when I'm listening to your show, I hear something that you say that really means a lot to me so I write it down and keep it in a little box that I call my "good choice box." I really do think that listening to your station has helped me (and my mom)make good choices, that ultimately made us better, wiser people. I just wanted to say that I deeply value your opinions and advice. Thanks for everything, M. More >>

I Got A New 'Tude Hello Dr. Laura, The other day I was trying to get some shopping done in a local card shop with my four year old son in tow. He was beginning to become impatient, as four year olds do, and I was considering aborting the mission altogether. Suddenly, the music from the store's speakers began to play the first notes of your radio show's opening theme song "I Got A New Attitude". My son immediately stood up straighter and proclaimed to all our fellow shoppers, "Hey, dats Doctuh Lawruh's song...I got a new 'tude!" He continues to "sing along" and repeat "I got a new 'tude" until the song was over. You have helped me once again. In those few minutes he was occupied, I finished my shopping and we both left happy. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Jule More >>