Dr. Laura

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Any man can father a child, but it takes a special man to be a DAD. By the number of pictures we received, it looks like many of you have real DADS in your lives. Hallelujah! As usual,...

Family

My father died of pancreatic cancer when he was 76 years old. Besides my husband, he was the finest man I ever knew. If I had the opportunity to say one more thing to him, it would be...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Sharon wants Dr. Laura's opinion on how she can handle her neighbor's negative comments on her looks.   Dr. Laura: "The best comebacks leave the person feeling a little stupid."

YouTube

I’m smiling at the thought of you nourishing your family with outdoor adventures. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos of yourselves getting some Vitamin N(ature) this summer! Here's a...

Family

I was 24 years old when I gave birth to my daughter back in 1982. At the same time, I was taking care of my dad, who was dying from lung cancer. There was no hospice at the time, and I...

Family

Carmen and Cheryl are middle-aged sisters who grew up in an unaffectionate family, but Cheryl wants them to start expressing their love for one another.   Dr. Laura: "It's a beautiful...

grandparents

Brad feels bad about disappointing his family by not attending all of his grandson's travel baseball games.   Dr. Laura: "We cannot be all things to all people."

The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands

We have a black Labrador who is joined at the hip to my husband when he is home. Before my husband even pulls into the driveway, the dog is already at the window, barking and yelping....

Parenting

May's 8-year-old son is getting in trouble at school and home for his poor sportsmanship and defiant behavior and punishing him isn't working.   Dr. Laura: "Parents need to model the...

stay-at-home mom

I was a stay-at-home mom to my kids when they were little, until my youngest started school. I’m a teacher and began teaching in their school. At first, I thought it was a perfect...

10 STUPID THINGS

Annika thinks she knows what she'd like to do with her life, but she gets overwhelmed when she considers of all of her options.   Dr. Laura: "The first step to better self-discipline is...

Inspiration

Adele thanks Dr. Laura for the 25 years of guidance that has helped her to become a better and happier mother and wife.   Dr. Laura: "Relationships benefit when you're willing to give...

childhood

12-year-old Nina has a friend who teases her about being flat-chested.   Dr. Laura: "Don't go to war with a mean girl. Just slowly back away."

GRIEF

Meagan would like to skip her friend's funeral, which is taking place the day before Meagan's wedding.   Dr. Laura: "You showed great compassion; now, get back to your life."

Do The Right Thing

My parents were excellent role models of morals and values. Recently, I received an invitation to a baby shower and didn’t recognize the name of the mother-to-be. I later found out the...

Bad Childhood

Monica is trying to get her life on the right path, but her negative relationship with her mom continues to bring her down.   Dr. Laura: "Respecting yourself is more important than...

Parenting

With 4 kids (ages 4 to 11), my husband and I don't have a lot of free time to "visit" with each other, so we have to get creative, waiting until we are sure everyone else is asleep. It...

Marriage

Bob says that he needs pornography to avoid feelings and problems even though it's destroying his marriage.   Dr. Laura: "Stop hiding from your wife and let her love the real you."

YouTube

Lily and I enjoyed looking at all of your pet photos! Not all fur babies are cats and dogs and not all pets can be snuggled, but I certainly understand the unconditional love your...

Do The Right Thing

My plan growing up was always to wait until marriage to have sex, as my faith and respect for myself was always important to me. Plus, my mom had been a teen mom, as was her mom, and I...

Marriage

Rachel is thinking of leaving her husband who lost almost all of their retirement in risky investments that he made without telling her.   Dr. Laura: "Don't put your future in the hands...

Inspiration

Margaret's life has improved in important ways thanks to Dr. Laura's advice and support.   Dr. Laura: "Stay on the path of morality no matter where others are going."

Dating

When I was 28, I met a teacher and fell hard for him. He was fun, loving, affectionate, and everything I wanted. After three months of dating, I started learning things about him that...

Dating

65-year-old Jennifer's boyfriend broke up with her because she focuses too much on her family members and not enough on him.   Dr. Laura: "Family needs should be met in ways that don't...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

I used to take my kids everywhere with me, but since the pandemic, I wasn’t getting out with my smallest children. It was easier to just stay home. I was lazy, because getting out of...

Marriage

Jill has been married six years to a man who is showing a pattern of being controlling.   Dr. Laura: "Marriage is about compromise, sacrifice and agreements."

courage

Jessica is worried about how her brother is going to react when he finds out that she has told the truth about something he did wrong.   Dr. Laura: "Have the courage of your convictions...

Family

Angela and her parents don't have a good relationship, and she feels bad that her child won't be close to them either.   Dr. Laura: "You do not need a relationship with unkind people."

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Christine is starting to feel overwhelmed by raising four children while dealing with health issues and the death of her husband.   Dr. Laura: "Embrace moments of joy and find ways to...

YouTube

Happy #FlashbackFriday! My peeps went through my old family movies and made this incredible collage of moments with my dad. With Father's Day around the corner, I'm calling for your...

Marriage

I recently celebrated my 10th anniversary to my hottie boyfriend of a husband. I had seen firsthand what a broken home can do to a child, and refused to build a family on a cracked...

Parenting

Sandi's 16-year-old daughter doesn't want to hear her mother's opinion on her lying, cheating boyfriend.   Dr. Laura: "Being a wishy-washy parent tells kids they can play you."

Parenting

I am blessed to be the at-home, homeschooling mom to three daughters, with number four on the way. Hands-down the best part of mothering is the time I get to spend with them. I love the...

Family

Steve loves living in California, but he wonders if he should move back to Utah to help his parents as they age.   Dr. Laura: "Children are supposed to separate from their parents and...

Marriage

During the early years of my younger sister’s marriage, she and her new husband arrived on my mother’s doorstep. My brother-in-law said to my mother something along the lines of “This...

10 STUPID THINGS

16-year-old Jackie was caught talking about sex with a teenage boy.   Dr. Laura: "Find healthy ways to fulfill your need for fun and attention."

GRIEF

Cody and his father are estranged because of his dad's opioid addiction, and he frequently breaks down over the damage done to their relationship and their family business.   Dr. Laura: ...

I always expected as a woman that I would work, get married, work, have children, work and then retire. It never crossed my mind that there was an alternative way, until I found you...

Friendship

17-year-old Brooke is having a birthday party and wonders if she should invite a girl who is a good friend but a little needy and not well-liked by some others in their social circle.   ...

Marriage

Lindsay's 8-year marriage has hit the rocks after years of her being a tired, nagging, annoying, non-sexual wife.   Dr. Laura: "You will be happier when you change your life around to...

Marriage

Ashley's husband cheated on her before they had their second child together, and she finds herself obsessing over whether he will do it again.   Dr. Laura: "Be pleasant and focused on...

courage

20-year-old Saylor wants to get out of her commitment to move in with an acquaintance after learning that the girl's parents plan to come over all of the time.   Dr. Laura: "Face her...

Marriage

Julie's husband is a workaholic who doesn't give her much of his time, and she wonders what type of therapy might help them better connect.   Dr. Laura: "Don't waste life whining when...

Parenting

It still surprises me when I hear mothers and fathers call who clearly do not want to parent their children! If I didn’t want to follow the rules while living under my parents’ roof,...

feelings

Lauren had a miscarriage and finds it difficult to spend time with her pregnant friend.   Dr. Laura: "The best way to combat the sadness of your loss is to help celebrate the joy of...

Marriage

  My short speech at my son’s wedding was partly inspired by (and even directly mentioned) you. Here’s what I said to the happy couple:

GRIEF

Debbie gets distraught for several months every year around the anniversary of the car accident that killed her mom and nearly paralyzed Debbie.   Dr. Laura: "Don't let survivor's guilt...

YouTube

Congratulations 🎉 to the students and families who shared their joyful photos of high school and college graduations in this especially tough year. My peeps put together this...

Do The Right Thing

As a teenager, I was very tall and skinny. I wore glasses and felt awkward in my own skin. A group of girls at school honed in on me and for a little while, I was the target of their...

Confrontation

Karen lives in an attached home and finds the second-hand smoke coming from her neighbor is upsetting her health conditions.   Dr. Laura: "Each of us is responsible for fulfilling our...

Dating

17-year-old Hampton is upset that his girlfriend treats him carelessly even though they're having a sexual relationship.   Dr. Laura: "Sex without maturity can be traumatizing."