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08/21/2012
Should His Girlfriend Be in the Funeral? My nephew died recently in an accident after celebrating his 28th birthday with his friends and girlfriend. She was there when he fell 70 feet to his death. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingFamily traditionsFamily/Relationships - FamilyGriefMental HealthMorals, Ethics, ValuesRelativesReligionValues
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08/21/2012
Video: Should His Girlfriend Be in the Funeral? Tragedy has hit this family hard and in the process of planning the funeral, they are unsure if they should include the girlfriend of their loved one. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingGriefMental HealthMorals, Ethics, ValuesReligionValues
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08/20/2012
Remember to Have Fun, Moms ...My husband and I have 4 sons and I must admit our home was 'delightful chaos'. Each night the mess was barely cleaned up to enjoy our space the next day, but our kids slept soundly. More >>

Tags: HealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismRead On-AirResponse to a Call
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08/15/2012
Why Women Stay in Bad Relationships Why would any reasonable woman stay in a bad relationship? Well, reasonable may or may not have anything to do with it... More >>

Tags: Bad relationshipsDatingFearMarriageMental HealthRelationships
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08/06/2012
Kids Need Our Guidance, Not More Legislation As 12 people senselessly lie dead and scores of others are wounded in the aftermath of the Colorado movie theater shooting, we must understand the myths that are shaping our young boys into men and the crises these societal rules of conduct are causing, starting with depression... More >>

Tags: DepressionHealthKidsLife lessonsMental HealthParenting
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08/01/2012
My Husband...The Love of My Life ...My husband of 22 years passed away in April (complications of Leukemia)... My husband was a veterinarian and much loved in a community where he practiced for 40 years. The outpouring of support was (and is) amazing. What stuck with me most was... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingGriefHonorMarriageMental HealthRead On-AirSwim through shark infested watersThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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07/30/2012
9 Steps to Calmer Parenting Parenting is the toughest job in the world, but also the most rewarding. Remaining calm is not only good for our own mental health, but also a wonderful lesson to our children. Children often act the way their parents act... More >>

Tags: HealthKidsMental healthParentingPersonal ResponsibilitySpouse
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07/20/2012
Passion in Life ...I, too, notice the amount of young people who seem so aimless, so UNimpassioned about life and am so sad for them. More >>

Tags: AttitudeHealthMental HealthNarcissismPurpose
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07/18/2012
Bringing a Child into an Alcoholic Home THANK YOU for your response to the woman whose husband was an alcoholic!!!!! I listened to that call almost in tears. She could have been my mom 40 years ago. More >>

Tags: FearHealthMental HealthResponse to a Call
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07/09/2012
Mental Crossfit ...I heard that you started Crossfit. I started Crossfit over 4 ½ years ago (it was the first gym in North Carolina and no one knew what it was about). I was hooked after my first class and have never stopped enjoying it. More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreExerciseHealthMental healthMorals, Ethics, ValuesRegarding Dr. Laura
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