Parenting

My brother was asleep on our couch, and my husband and I were sprawled out on our living room carpet watching TV while our newborn lay between us. We freaked when we looked down at our...

childhood

10-year-old Sophia has been assigned to work with a classmate who doesn't pull her weight when it comes to group assignments.   Dr. Laura: "Some people are motivated to help when they...

YouTube

I have sad news to share. Bebe, my beloved perfect miniature poodle, passed away this week. She was a treasure to me, my family and all of my friends. She loved to hike the hills, chase...

Parenting

Beyond typical personality quirks, I believe the breakdown of the family is largely to blame for the entitlement problems of young adults today. They need to be responsible,...

Family

Matthew wants to spend more time with his cousin, but she's not reciprocating.   Dr. Laura: "Spend time with people who will invest in you."

Parenting

After calling Dr. Laura about her 23-year-old daughter's plans to shack up with her new boyfriend, Donna shares the text she crafted with Dr. Laura's help...

In-Laws

Jennifer argues with her husband about his mother and sister who recently moved too close for Jennifer's comfort.   Dr. Laura: "Show your husband respect by letting him have his own...

childhood

8-year-old Parker is having a hard time focusing on his schoolwork now that everything is online.   Dr. Laura: "Kids cannot be expected to perform like robots."

Relationships

Back when my fiancé and I were dating, I told him I loved him. He said, "Thank you," and that he cared about me more than anyone else, but he couldn't say it back right then. He said,...

Family

Catalina's identity has revolved around being her mother's caregiver, and now her older sister is seeking Catalina's support.   Dr. Laura: "The courage to break your old patterns has to...

Marriage

When my now-husband and I got engaged (but were living 12 hours apart until I finished my last year of college), I was driving a car that was on its last tire! My incredible man...

stay-at-home mom

Katie and her husband just moved cross-country for her PhD program, but she's starting to get the baby bug and knows she wants to stay home with any children she may have.   Dr. Laura: ...

Confrontation

Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and mother” instead of listening to Dr. Laura.   Dr. Laura: "Honoring does not mean tolerating abuse."

Parenting

Ellie and her brother are competitive and fight a lot, and she and her dad call in to ask Dr. Laura for help.   Dr. Laura: "Your children are mimicking your competitive marriage."

stay-at-home mom

When she was laid off, Brittany was pregnant with a young son at home, and she knew it was a blessing in disguise because of Dr. Laura's advice.   Dr. Laura: "It was time to take your...

Relationships

My mother passed away three years ago. She and my dad had been married for 57 years, and I was deeply concerned for my father. I stayed in close contact with him, calling him daily and...

Family

Bobby is irate that his brother gossiped to a neighbor about Bobby losing his business and his house during the shutdown.   Dr. Laura: "You're transforming your grief into anger."

Career

At 15, I was a year too young to get hired at most jobs, but I was desperate to have a job and prove myself. I wanted to be a veterinarian at the time and a new vet was opening up a few...

10 STUPID THINGS

Jackie feels child-like, stuck and depressed because she needs her parents' approval over everything from what clothes she should wear to what career she should pursue.   Dr. Laura: ...

Family

When I was 13, I called you to ask if I should live with my alcoholic mother. She had told me that if I left my Dad in California, she would stop drinking. She also told me she would...

GRIEF

Joan took care of her 92-year-old mother, and since her mother's death, Joan's daily routine has turned upside down.   Dr. Laura: "In time you'll adjust to the new rhythm of your life."

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

When you’re upset, one of the things that probably makes you very angry is when someone says, “Stay positive,” or, “Look on the bright side.” It’s annoying and the last thing you want...

10 STUPID THINGS

Suza is “pissed off” at the main men in her life and can't stop going over the pain in her mind.   Dr. Laura: "You don't have to FORGIVE in order to LET GO."

Parenting

I was a strong-willed teenager, and I am so thankful my parents chose to parent me instead of trying to be my friend. I grew up very privileged with nice things, and I went through a...

Career

Aaron has become disenchanted with his career as a police officer, and his work stress prevents him from being the husband his wife deserves and the father his three young children need.

Marriage

Marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. And it’s a race that needs practice! My husband and I are married for nine years this month. We have a great marriage and had fallen into a...

Friendship

Jeffrey's friends are snowflakes who have no responsibility or goals, and he's ready to move on from them.   Dr. Laura: "Don't confront, just disconnect.

Family

4-year-old Riggins and his mom call Dr. Laura to discuss his pushing and shoving of his 2-year-old brother.   Dr. Laura: "Use your words, not your hands, to get attention."

Dating

19-year-old Sophie is heartsick while her boyfriend is on his mission trip.   Dr. Laura: "You're so lucky to have somebody to miss!"

Marriage

Gabe is a step-mom to her husband's 11-year-old son, and she's wondering if she should have a baby of her own.   Dr. Laura: "Your step-son would not benefit having to compete with...

Marriage

When I was five, I had a great piece of advice given to me about marriage.

Family

Single mom Renee raised her daughter alone and is angry that her now-grown child chooses to spend so much time with her birth father.   Dr. Laura: "Be happy that she finally has the...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

If any of those DVDs or diet books worked, there’d only be one. The reality is, there’s no miracle to staying healthy and fit - it’s the way you live your life.Here’s what you need to...

Parenting

Since he was a toddler, my son has had a quick temper, 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...

Parenting

Susan is paying for her son's college apartment, and she's angry about how messy and dirty he keeps it.   Dr. Laura: "Focus on the more important aspects of your relationship."

Do The Right Thing

My husband and I have listened to you for about 15 years. In the beginning, I didn’t like listening to you when we were in the car, because I worked as a daycare center teacher. That...

10 STUPID THINGS

Debbie thinks her daughter-in-law is not taking proper care of her grandchildren and wants to know what she can do about it.   Dr. Laura: "If you don’t like how something is being done,...

10 STUPID THINGS

Shannon's anxiety and anger problems have driven her husband away, and she's having a hard time forgiving herself and moving on.   Dr. Laura: "Let your feelings of embarrassment and...

Parenting

Before the pandemic, my husband and I decided to homeschool our two sons. Now that we’re ALL home, we have so many things to talk about, and I know exactly what they’re learning and...

10 STUPID THINGS

Kellee gets anxious when her boyfriend, who has a 6-year-old son, doesn't make the time to call and text her.   Dr. Laura: "His child, not you, will and should be the center of his life."

Marriage

Before the holiday, you told the story of “The Gift of the Magi.” I always tear up at that story. And, yes, there ARE marriages like that.

Family

Jane's father's health is failing, and she wonders if she should shield her 6-year-old grandson from seeing his decline.   Dr. Laura: "Children need to learn about life and compassion."

Call of the Day Podcast

It's my third annual countdown of the most listened to “Dr. Laura Call of the Day” podcast episodes from 2020.  This year, we’re presenting the Top FORTY calls!!  We’ve processed all the...

Marriage

Pete and Shelby fear their petty squabbles are hurting the children, and Dr. Laura shares the story, “The Gift of the Magi,” to help them see what's really important.   Dr. Laura: "Live...

Marriage

After 16 years of marriage, Bridget and her husband are wondering if they should add a baby to their family.   Dr. Laura: "Don't do anything you're not ready to sacrifice for."

Confrontation

Laura's brother confided in their father about his marital problems. Now their dad is mad that he has decided to reconcile.   Dr. Laura: "Misery loves company."

Marriage

David desperately wants more time and attention from his wife, but she is annoyed by his clinginess.   Dr. Laura: "Act like you just met her and you want to make her like you."

Parenting

Despite Amy's objections, her 20-year-old daughter is spending 3-4 nights a week with her boyfriend at his parents' home.   Dr. Laura: "Kids who earn their own way get to make all of the...

10 STUPID THINGS

Sarah is newly engaged and wonders if she and her fiancé should accept her father's gift of money for a home.   Dr. Laura: "The man you marry should earn the threshold he carries you...

Divorce

GiGi is trying to work through her feelings of divorcing when her youngest was just thirteen.   Dr. Laura: "Good people feel guilt. It will always be a part of you."

Marriage

I got this lighthearted note from Rumi whose “wonderful husband” sent her these little tidbits about the “Differences Between the Sexes:”