I listen to your show daily on my way around town running errands prior to picking up my "kidlet" from school.  She is 5 and I am very fortunate to be "at home" with her.   I just want to thank you for reminding me every single day why I am my kid's mom. Specifically, your commentary about 40% of all 9th graders having sex scared the daylights out of me! Kids having sex and STDs really struck a cord. I took your words to heart. So last night, when I was about to lose it, I remembered your wise advice that kids who have a "warm and caring" mother rather than a "naggy and bitchy" mother will create a strong parental relationship with their children which is  key to them listening to the parent's values.  So I turned a crazy, naggy Mom moment into one with a big fat hug. Yes, we were almost late to a recital...but we laughed and nervously drove just barely above the speed limit the whole way there.

Thank you Dr. Laura.

Nicole