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11/07/2012
A False Sense of Security One experience I'll never forget and hope to never top was the night I thwarted a kidnapper from taking me into his vehicle by having my 75 pound pit bull stand guard next to me - and maybe an unforeseen angel or two by my side. More >>

Tags: FearsHealthMental Health
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11/05/2012
The Benefits of Being a Smart-Mouth Kid My son has had a quick temper since he was a toddler, and has always wanted to have the last word. At age 4, we put him and his older sister in Tae Kwon Do, which taught me something about parenting. More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreExerciseHealthParentingRead On-Air
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11/02/2012
From the Wife of a Veteran You had a call from a veteran whose fiancé insisted he seek therapy because he cried when a movie scene provoked memories of a tragic event from his life in combat. He was very worried therapy would open wounds that are trying to heal. More >>

Tags: HealthMental HealthMilitaryMilitary WifePTSD - Post-traumatic stress disorderResponse to a CallValues
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11/01/2012
Becoming a Mom - The New Reality One of the scariest things in the universe is having to transition to being a mom. At first, it's a very romantic and cute idea... But then, the baby is born... More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsHealthMarriageMental HealthMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodNewbornPersonal ResponsibilityResponsibilityStressWomen's Point of View
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10/29/2012
Death by Suicide at an All-Time High I recently read an article which stated that suicide has now surpassed car accidents as the number one cause of injury-related death in the United States...That blew my mind. It's scary to think that so many people are finding it necessary to deal with their pain in an irreversible way. More >>

Tags: AttitudeDivorceFamily/Relationships - FamilyFamily/Relationships - TeensHealthMarriageMental HealthPurposeRelationshipsRelativesSocial IssuesSuicideTeens
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10/24/2012
Stopping My Food Cravings Let me just preface this by admitting that I am a food addict and my weight showed that. I was 200 and something pounds at 5'4," but about 3 or 4 years ago I made some changes... More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreExerciseFitnessHealthWeight
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10/18/2012
Wedding Day Cold Feet? Dr. Laura received many responses to her question: Do you think getting cold feet before your wedding is just a natural part of the process, or is it a bad omen for the marriage? Here are just a few... More >>

Tags: AttitudeDatingDivorceHappinessHealthRelationshipsSpouseWedding
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10/18/2012
How to Stop Bad-Mouthing Your Body According to a recent survey, 97 percent of women are cruel to their bodies on a daily basis. A disturbing number of women also confess to having 35, 50 or even 100 hateful thoughts about their shape each day. Frankly, I think that's sick and pathetic... More >>

Tags: AcceptanceAttitudeEat Less-Move MoreExerciseHealthSexSocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsWeightWomen's Point of View
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10/17/2012
Help for Families with Children Who Have Sensory Processing Disorder I am the mom of an almost 9-year-old boy with SPD - he is sensory 'defensive' to tactile (touch), oral (texture and temp) as well as auditory (sounds hurt his ears). It is difficult to deal with some days. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyHealthParentingRelationshipsRelativesResponse To A Call
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10/17/2012
'Que Sera Sera' is Worth Repeating I called about my fears and you told me to sing 'Que Sera Sera,' so I wanted to email once more about what my husband said. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsFollow up to CallHealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismResponse to a CallSpouseStress
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