feelings

Karen's stepchildren told lies about her years ago, and she's still having a hard time letting go of her anger towards them.   Dr. Laura: "Children are generally not happy about their...

Parenting

We have two respectful, responsible young teenage sons. They have worked on school projects, played sports and volunteered for various community services. Our friends ask us numerous...

Parenting

Sonya's son's hamster escaped after she accidentally left its cage door open, and she hasn't admitted to her son that she is the reason for the loss.   Dr. Laura: "Show the character you...

YouTube

For many of you, tattoos are a form of art that helps you express an emotional story. Thank you for sharing yours with me. Here's part 2 of our listener tattoo slideshow.

Marriage

Normally, I am very outgoing, and I work very hard to keep my man happy in every way. However, I went through a funk, and during that time, I noticed that my husband got increasingly...

Do The Right Thing

Jennifer inherited money after the death of her mother and brother, but she doesn't feel right spending it.   Dr. Laura: "Let the money honor their lives by bringing some joy and peace...

Marriage

Blair's father was unfaithful and had a secret family and Blair is afraid of her own husband doing the same thing.   Dr. Laura: "Life is like monkey bars; to move forward, you must let...

Inspiration

Several years ago, while riding my bike on a road I’ve ridden thousands of times, I was attacked and nearly killed by a stranger. The attacker was almost 20 years younger than me,...

Marriage

Since moving into a more expensive neighborhood, Tyson says he is struggling financially and with his marriage.   Dr. Laura: "Work as a team to resolve problems you've both created."

Do The Right Thing

My husband and I bought our first house for its resale value. We drove an old junk car, but it was paid for, we shopped at thrift stores, and in general, just did without. We later sold...

Parenting

Shannon's teenage daughter has started using drugs and getting violent with her siblings and mother.   Dr. Laura: "Learn from your mistake with your first child, and don't repeat it with...

Inspiration

Lauren spent most of her life in relationships with alcoholic men but finally, in her golden years, she has learned to treat herself with more respect.   Dr. Laura: "Be true to yourself."

Family

Gretchen's 18-year-old daughter would like to lose her father's last name and use her mother's maiden name, but Gretchen's not sure that's a good idea.   Dr. Laura: "Trust the decisions...

Marriage

After only three months of marriage, Michelle has discovered that her husband has a cocaine addiction.   Dr. Laura: "You will gain self-respect when you correct your mistake."

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

I was given your book, “The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands” as a wedding present. We were several months into our marriage when I finally read it, and our marriage abruptly took a...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Cyndi regrets that, to cope with her cancer diagnosis, she became a workaholic and let her home life slip.   Dr. Laura: "Love - not work - is what keeps us alive. "

YouTube

Even more beautiful than the body art you shared with your tattoo photos are the stories behind them. We received so many wonderful submissions that my peeps are working to post your...

Friendship

Years ago, I was dropping off one of my children at kindergarten and the teacher stopped me and said “I really admire you; you have so much going on all the time and you always seem to...

Parenting

Michelle's teenage daughter has started to disobey and talk back to her mother, and Michelle would like to know if she handled their recent fight correctly.   Dr. Laura: "Don't miss...

Family

I was on baby number four, and usually the baby arrived within a few hours after contractions started. This time, my water broke on the way to the hospital, my contractions were only...

Dating

Britney is engaged to a good man who is willing to help raise his ex's child, but she's not sure she can handle the responsibility of parenting someone else's son.   Dr. Laura: "It's...

YouTube

On Monday I interviewed Dr. Christine Pieton, DPT, talking about the hot topic of children and sports. We talked about the challenges parents face when navigating the minefield of youth...

Friendship

As he gets older, Preston finds himself confronting more and more friends over their political and social positions and losing them in the process.   Dr. Laura: "Avoid what's polarizing...

Do The Right Thing

When my husband and I became engaged, our happily married friends and family were excited for us. But those who were divorced, single or unhappily married had a slightly different take....

Inspiration

Andrew called Dr. Laura last year, sad that his friends were getting married while he had no prospects. But, with this update, he reveals the amazing journey that original call took him...

Parenting

When my mom was 20, she got pregnant. Her boyfriend stepped up and proposed to her, but my smart, spiritual, wise mom knew that a young partying college student wasn’t ready to take...

Divorce

Rachel would like to leave her insecure and controlling husband, but they have two young children.   Dr. Laura: "Do you believe it's important to keep your family together for the sake...

GRIEF

10-year-old Mark is grieving the death of his pastor and calls with his mom for advice on how best to cope.   Dr. Laura: "The beauty of grief is that it's a reflection of the positive...

Friendship

12-year-old Chloe's “friend” group is proving to have some not-so-nice girls in it.   Dr. Laura: "Don't take the actions of mean girls personally."

Parenting

Even though her daughter rejects her, Annie keeps trying to help her bratty, snowflake daughter become a happy, successful adult.   Dr. Laura: "Once your child grows up, it's her life to...

Do The Right Thing

Based on the many calls you receive I have come to the following conclusions about the way feminists think women should approach life:

Divorce

Trina is sad about her bad childhood and her impending divorce, and she blames herself for the way her life has turned out.   Dr. Laura: "You can't change the past, but you can work on...

Parenting

At the time I had my first son, I was still a teacher and was also an active member of my church. As he became a toddler showing his independence, I stopped teaching (because I didn’t...

Parenting

Krystal's husband says their 4-year-old daughter should not be allowed to play with mommy's makeup, but Krystal remembers loving it too as a child and thinks there's nothing wrong.   Dr....

Family

I began listening to you more than 25 years ago, when my first child was born. I was the “strict mom” in the neighborhood, and it was reassuring to listen to you reinforce that I was...

Family

Hayley misses her nephew who she no longer sees since his mom isn't speaking to Hayley's family.   Dr. Laura: "Sometimes there's no reasoning with an ungrateful person."

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Megan would like advice on how to help her 10-year-old son whose anxiety about playing competitive hockey is causing him to vomit before each game.   Dr. Laura: "Help your son relax with...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

During breakfast one day, my husband and I heard a promotion on the radio where you could win dinner and tickets to a show. They called the promotion a “date night” giveaway. Without...

Friendship

Sadie would like to support her childhood friend who is going through a hard time, but she's being rejected.   Dr. Laura: "Friendship is about mutual respect."

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

My husband called me on his way home from work one day and said he had had a bad day and that all he wanted to do was come home, sit outside and have a drink. I was also on my way home...

10 STUPID THINGS

Kendall is 36 and finally ready to “find a nice guy,” but her past is interfering with her ability to be open and vulnerable in relationships.   Dr. Laura: "It can be difficult to give...

childhood

12-year-olds Toland and Shaetuck want Dr. Laura's opinion on tweens and phones.   Dr. Laura: "Kids generally do not have the maturity and self-restraint to be responsible with...

Bad Childhood

15-year-old Beth needs help telling her father how she really feels about her parents' divorce and her dad shacking up with his girlfriend.   Dr. Laura: "You'll be disappointed...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Erica's not happy being 30, jobless, overweight and promiscuous.   Dr. Laura: "It's time to choose respecting yourself over happy-in-the-moment."

stay-at-home mom

When I was younger, I scoffed whenever you touted the virtues of stay-at-home motherhood. Working mothers were the heroes of our society! They have it all. Or at least everyone says so....

Friendship

Christina wants to become less critical of her kids, friends and family because it's damaging her relationships.   Dr. Laura: "People are more likely to change when they think it's for...

Family

Our dog, Molly, passed away last month. She was an integral part of our family and embodied loyalty, happiness and unconditional love. She was an energetic student willing to learn and...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

Ann can no longer deal with her husband who gets explosively irritated with their children if he comes home and sees anything out of order in their home.   Dr. Laura: "People are more...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

I used to be a nagging wife. I gave my husband hell – “take out the trash,” “mow the lawn,” “put your shoes outside—they smell,” “Go to the store. Here’s the list, and don’t be gone too...

Marriage

Delia got pregnant and married at 18 and, two kids and ten years later, she is thinking of leaving her husband.   Dr. Laura: "Endure the less-than-perfect situation you chose for the...

Parenting

As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I see a fair number of children up to five years old with delays of various kinds. I’ve also noticed the immense value of invested parents in...