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06/14/2012
Dear Dad, You're the Best I wanted to share with you a post I wrote recently - a letter to my husband as if from our five, amazing children. I had recently commented to him that our young children don't know how good they have it to which my husband replied... More >>

Tags: Dads, Father's Day, Importance of Fathers, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising kids
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06/14/2012
It's About My Daughter - Not Me! I am a 44-year-old divorced mom with a lovely 11-year-old daughter. I have been listening to you for about a year. After hearing you talk about single parents dating, and how that is not good for the children, I have decided not to date until my daughter is 18. More >>

Tags: Dating, Divorce, Raising kids, Relationships
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06/13/2012
My Priorities Shifted A traumatic experience that rerouted my life happened while I was in my late 20s. On our way to celebrate our engagement, my fiancé and I were hit head on by a reckless driver... More >>

Tags: Health, Mental Health, Read On-Air, Values
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06/13/2012
Surfing with Dad I think you will enjoy these videos of a 2 1/2 yr old boy surfing with his dad and mom. The surfboard mounted camera captures the pure joy on the boy's face as he stands up on the surfboard (while grabbing onto Dad's head!). More >>

Tags: Dads, Father's Day, Importance of Fathers, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising kids
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06/13/2012
Gender-Opposite Friends My best friend of 25 years -- since college -- is a guy. He probably remembers the names of more skeletons in my closet than I do. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Friendships, Jealousy, Relationships, Respect
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06/13/2012
Getting Rid of a Toxic Friend According to a new survey, 83 percent of both men and women say they have held onto a friendship longer than it was healthy. Why is it so hard to dump a bad friend?... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, Conscience, Character-Courage-Conscience, Friendships, Personal Responsibility, Values
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06/12/2012
Positive Effects on the Brain ...When I was 20, I suffered from severe, debilitating panic attacks, depression, and agoraphobia. I had been under a tremendous amount of mental anguish due to the suicide of a friend and also from being in an emotionally abusive relationship. More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move More, Exercise, Health, Read On-Air
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06/12/2012
More Like a Dad I just wanted to share this song/video with you. My cousin's husband co-wrote this with a friend. It is a lovely way to celebrate dads with Father's Day approaching. More >>

Tags: Dads, Father's Day, Importance of Fathers, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising kids
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06/12/2012
Paid with Love and Support ...I sit quietly today feeling unvalued by the boss I have just given my notice to after 4 years of dedicated hard work - not nearly worth the paycheck, lost time with my children or the stresses brought on by my position... More >>

Tags: Marriage, Parenting, Raising kids, Regarding Dr. Laura, SAHM stay-at-home mom
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06/11/2012
Advice for a Soon-to-be Bride I recently hosted a bridal shower for a lovely young woman I have known for many years...The guests and I took turns giving her three bits of advice for a happy marriage. More >>

Tags: Marriage, Marriage advice, Read On-Air, Wedding
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