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12/08/2017
My Son's Character ...A year ago, when my son was only 10 years old, he put his life, knowingly, at risk to save the life of another. Unfortunately, I was not there... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-Conscience, Character/Courage/Conscience, Family/Relationships - Children, Parenting, Values
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12/08/2017
Stirring Up Controversy Recently I threw a bridal shower for my husband's sister. It was just family and a few close friends of hers. I brought along my usual gift of 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands'. Well, little did I realize the controversy it would raise with this group. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Feminism, Feministas, Marriage, Relatives, Social Issues, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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12/07/2017
Finding My Place As 'Mommy' At 13, my dad gave me your book, '10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.' I was very mature for my age, but still didn't know how this applied to me! By my twenties, I was going down a path that I knew was wrong... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Day Care, Personal Responsibility, Regarding Dr. Laura, Values
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12/07/2017
Maintenance I am where I am now because of you and a dear friend along the way of 11 years. I found myself slipping lately due to the economy and my career. So, I thrust my head into my books hunting for Bad Childhood - Good Life. More >>

Tags: Bad Childhood - Good Life, Bad Childhood-Good Life, Health
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12/07/2017
Seeing Clearly... I love your message in your last video: Defending Against a Bully.

As I teach my 10 year old daughter (who is now a purple belt in Tae Kwon Do and she struggles with her hatred of injustice and indecency she sees schools expect kids to stomach)... More >>

Tags: Bullying, Education, Parenting
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12/06/2017
Giving Me The Courage I Needed My family planned a semi-intervention with my Mom for smoking. She was diagnosed with COPD and this was her last crutch, as she had been a heavy drinker in the past... More >>

Tags: Addiction, Attitude, Behavior, Personal Responsibility, Regarding Dr. Laura, Values
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12/06/2017
I Am The One My Son Leans On ... [M]y son came in and asked for a snack. I offered him a cutie and a few leftover slices of homemade French toast sticks and told him that's all he could have since dinner would be ready in 30 minutes. Hearing this sent him into an utter melt-down... More >>

Tags: Education, Friendships, Relationships, SAHM stay-at-home mom, School
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12/06/2017
Parents Take Charge! I would like to share a suggestion to the Father with concerns about over-correcting by taking away computer time. More >>

Tags: Parenting, Raising children, Response to a Call
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12/06/2017
How to Tactfully Break Up with Someone Breaking up with someone is usually an ugly mess and something you shouldn't do unless you're absolutely certain. Playing games with someone's heart and soul isn't only mean - it's damaging. However, if you're sure, here's how to do it right... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-Conscience, Dating, Personal Responsibility, Relationships, Tips, Values
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12/05/2017
It's ALL I Need When my husband and I decided to start a family, I worked full time during my pregnancy, squirreling away my paychecks and practicing living on one income, cutting out all frivolous expenses. That practice paid off... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Finances, Marriage, Personal Responsibility, Regarding Dr. Laura, Values
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