Dr. Laura

Parenting

When my son was in fifth grade, he was an excellent student, but struggled in his “keyboarding” class (that’s what we used to call “typing” class). So, I started to sit near him while he...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Beth's sister died in a car accident, and now she annoys her daughters with how much she frets each time they are on the road.   Dr. Laura: "There is no power in worrying."

stay-at-home mom

My parents owned a business and my mom worked there full-time. Fortunately, my grandmother lived with us, and she was always there for my sister and me. One of the many awful memories I...

10 STUPID THINGS

Brittany says she has always disliked the way she looks and wishes she could feel better about herself.   Dr. Laura: "You'll always be better than some and not as good as others."

Inspiration

Steve says that listening to and following Dr. Laura's advice after becoming a teen husband and father has benefitted two generations of his family.   Dr. Laura: "Any male can help make a...

Marriage

Michael suffers from retrograde jealousy and is demanding a picture of the man his wife used to date before they were married nearly 50 years ago.   Dr. Laura: "You're allowed to have...

Marriage

Kimberly discovered a sex tape on her husband's phone and wonders what she should do now.   Dr. Laura: "It's time to take responsibility for yourself and your children."

stay-at-home mom

I came to be a stay-at-home mom after the birth of my first child back in 1986. Everyone I knew and worked with dropped their kids at daycare. I just assumed I would too. When I was seven...

Parenting

Patty worries that her daughter is too young and introverted to go to a large college far from home.   Dr. Laura: "Let your daughter go so she can put the things you've taught her to use."

Marriage

Early on, I made a decision to love, honor, and adore my wife forever. I’ve also decided: 1. that she is absolutely perfect for me. 2. there is not a cuter and more beautiful girl in the...

Workplace

Tim runs a construction company and has at least one employee who finds the way Tim manages to be somewhat demeaning.   Dr. Laura: "The best managers don't just lead, they encourage."

Do The Right Thing

I’ve been married for 27 years and have two adult children. I heard your recent discussion of men and why they’re so willing to have their wives work. When I grew up, my dad was the...

Divorce

21-year-old Sophie is having second thoughts since leaving her abusive husband.   Dr. Laura: "Don't ignore the warnings of your inner voice."

Do The Right Thing

Dr. Laura's advice to Mary on how to treat her husband helped turn her marriage around, and now they're celebrating 40 years of marriage.   Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of spouse you'd like to...

Marriage

My husband and I are empty-nesters, and have gotten into the bad habit of eating dinner while watching TV. This has bothered me, but I’ve been too lazy to do anything about it. This past...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Lacey is a singer who says the older she gets the more nervous she is about taking the stage.   Dr. Laura: "Make performing a beautiful experience for yourself instead of a chance to please...

stay-at-home mom

When talking to women about how a mother can leave their child to return to work, most comments are from a mother’s perspective. I kept thinking – well, what about the child’s perspective?...

Career

Dawn says she's ready to quit her 20-year career, but she's finding it hard to actually leave.   Dr. Laura: "Beautiful beginnings can follow uncomfortable change."

grandparents

Is it right for Amy to fight for custody of her three grandchildren who've been neglected by Amy's drug-addicted daughter?   Dr. Laura: "It's never wrong to rescue children from abusive...

10 STUPID THINGS

At age 70, Debbie says she's tired of worrying whether people like her and adapting her behavior to suit what she thinks others expect.   Dr. Laura: "Start being yourself and never forget...

Career

Brandon would like Dr. Laura's help keeping his “head on straight” when it comes to his career and supporting his wife and young son.   Dr. Laura: "A real man puts his family obligations...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

When we were newlyweds, my husband and I had sex every night. With age and menopause, we’ve both slowed down, and it takes effort to keep up my interest in sex anymore. But my obligation...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Sally thought her 70s would be more enjoyable and says she's depressed and distressed over her various aches and pains.   Dr. Laura: "Thank your body each day for all the things it's still...

10 STUPID THINGS

I heard a call on your program from a young woman who wanted to know if she should wait until she knew her boyfriend better before having sex with him. I have only one answer: NOT THIS...

10 STUPID THINGS

18-year-old Lucy says she's becoming more distrustful and a little paranoid since she has gone to college and started dating.   Dr. Laura: "Let the good values you were raised with guide...

Parenting

My husband and I have twin boys, and we recently moved to a state that had a lower cost of living and good public schools (the public and private schools where we lived before were...

Dating

Vanessa admits to shutting down when she's unhappy and knows that her passive-aggressive ways are not good for her relationship.   Dr. Laura: "Feed your relationship by being less...

Friendship

17-year-old Jenna has a friend who's dating an abusive boy and she's looking to Jenna for support.   Dr. Laura: "Minimize contact with self-destructive people."

Marriage

During the pandemic, I learned that my husband cheated on me right before we got married. Although I had always feared this to be true, when it was finally confirmed, I was angry,...

Parenting

April's teenage daughter has some disabilities and insists that her parents should be lenient on her because of them.   Dr. Laura: "Guide your daughter to make wise decisions despite life's...

Do The Right Thing

I think some marriages fail because of “the grass is greener on the other side of the fence” syndrome. I married my first husband at age 18 and we had two kids right away. I thought I had...

Parenting

Jen says her two teenage children constantly challenge her and reject her advice.   Dr. Laura: "Young adults earn power only as they become responsible for themselves."

Friendship

Carly is upset about being confronted by her pro-choice friend who says she's not sorry about having had an abortion.   Dr. Laura: "Stand firmly for your beliefs and values."

Confrontation

Sarah had to cancel babysitting for her younger sister recently, and it has caused a rift in their relationship that she fears will be long-lasting.   Dr. Laura: "Closeness is a two-way...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

Amy's husband is fighting stage 4 cancer and says she's overwhelmed but doesn't want to burden him with her chaotic thoughts.   Dr. Laura: "Lean on your friends when necessary and on your...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

After only eight months of marriage, I realized I was the only one initiating intimacy. After dropping hint after ignored hint, I finally, and calmly, asked my husband why he was not...

Bad Childhood

Elizabeth was molested as a child and says the damage she feels from that continues to haunt her 21 years into her marriage.   Dr. Laura: "Slowly but consciously reclaim control over your...

Marriage

I often hear you speak of the importance of couples holding hands, and how you compliment them when you see this. My husband and I are one of those couples, and I want to encourage...

Marriage

Garrett is frustrated that no matter what he tries, he can't get the connection and intimacy he wants with his wife.   Dr. Laura: "Rebuild your connection by giving tenderness without...

stay-at-home mom

My seven-year-old son woke up sick the other day, and it was one of the most memorable days in our home. Why? Because we weren’t scrambling to find someone to care for him, because I’m the...

Parenting

Susan says she's concerned that her daughters are bickering and arguing because that's what they see their parents doing.   Dr. Laura: "It's more satisfying to be loved than perceived to be...

Marriage

After 51 years of marriage, Dennis says he cannot live with his wife if she continues to follow her new religion.   Dr. Laura: "Marriage is about compromising and sacrificing for the...

Marriage

I think we go through different stages of love in our married lives. There was the love that attracted me to my wife, which resulted in me courting her for 18 months. And then there was...

Family

Terry says her father constantly confronts her with political talk despite asking him repeatedly not to.   Dr. Laura: "Turn around and leave each time dad does what you specifically ask him...

10 STUPID THINGS

Gerald is 27-years-old and thinking of moving in with his girlfriend, but is unsure if this is right to do.   Dr. Laura: "Don't rob yourself of a blessed memory by shacking up instead of...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Kristen hates being single at age 50 and wants Dr. Laura's advice for how to be happier.   Dr. Laura: "It's hard to live a positive life with a negative mindset."

Confrontation

Lynn wishes her adult children would stop bringing up stories of the “dark days” when their parents' fought all the time.   Dr. Laura: "Listening and apologizing is the way to make amends...

Parenting

Heather needs Dr. Laura's advice for how to guide her daughter out of the destructive behavior of posting provocative pictures on social media.   Dr. Laura: "Encourage your daughter to...

Inspiration

When I was 14, my parents were in a head-on collision with a drunk driver. My father’s legs were both crushed into hundreds of fragments and my mother suffered a total facial smash. My...

Divorce

Sophia and Alejandro were never told the truth about their parents' divorce, and they don't understand why their dad doesn't spend more time with them.   Dr. Laura: "Understanding the truth...

Marriage

If you call anything a ‘piece of artwork’ or if you call something sacred, don't you immediately look at it differently from everyday objects or experiences? It doesn't matter if you're...