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01/17/2011
Icon... Have You (Really) Chosen to Lead? Parents guide their children through the twists and turns of life. In addition to putting food on the table, parents take on a leadership role, guiding their children through life's twists and turns. How you lead has a dramatic effect on your family's continued success. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - TeensParentingPersonal ResponsibilityresponsibilityTeensValues
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01/17/2011
IconDoes your child dream of owning their own business and one day? If this is the case then you can nurture their entrepreneurial spirit as they grow and help them create the life of their dreams.  There are certain considerations that can give you great insight and help you decide if your child has what it takes to be an entrepreneur... More >>

Tags: CancerFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFinancesHealthParenting
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12/15/2010
IconI've wanted to write to you for some time, but I'm just getting around to it now that my kids are finally in college. I was raised in a very liberal family and I worked right up until the time my first child was born (I was literally at work when I went into labor). I assumed I would go back to work soon after my son was born, but everything changed in those first few weeks. I instinctively knew my son needed me, and even though there was pressure from all sides to go back to work, including from my husband and his family, I held out. I wish I would have know about you then. I felt like I was the only one in the world making this decision (twenty-some years ago). More >>

Tags: CharitydivorceMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingRegarding Dr. LauraValues
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12/14/2010
IconI live in Southern California and have been listening to your program for about 3 years now. I can say that your program truly helped me understand my priority in life. I've been married for about 10 years and about 22 months ago was blessed with a beautiful daughter. Sadly, when my daughter was 3 months old, we decided to put her in a day care. Since the day care was closer to my work, I'm the one who has to drop her off at 8am and pick her up at 5pm. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceChristmasFinancesHolidaysMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingValues
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12/13/2010
IconHomemade foods have always been healthier than processed, prepared, or restaurant meals which are generally much higher in fat, salt and calories than home cooked foods.  Eating too much of these unhealthy foods can pack on the Holiday pounds and slow your kids down at school... More >>

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12/13/2010
IconLet me tell you a day care experience.  My daughter, a single mom, lives in a northern state Her children were in a large day care - one of those in a shopping center the front looks pretty good on the surface. On a visit, I went to the day care to pick up my grandchildren. It was summer and about 90' ..I More >>

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12/13/2010
IconWe teach our kids to give gifts to other family members, and they often learn that you do that because that is what you are supposed to do, but these gifts are often given in exchange of gifts given to them. Let's talk about giving selflessly to people in need and teaching your child the same... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBehaviorCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceChristmasFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFamily/Relationships - FamilyFamily/Relationships - TeensHelpingHolidaysMorals, Ethics, ValuesMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRelativesReligionTeensValues
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12/09/2010
IconThis past May, some punks who live in our neighborhood decided to break into our home. I surprised them by coming home early from our kindergartener's closing ceremony. Of course, I called the police and wanted to press charges. Shockingly, the 3 sets of idiots they have for parents were horrified! More >>

Tags: AttitudeFamily/Relationships - TeensMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingperspectiveRead On-AirTeensValues
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12/08/2010
IconYou'd like to think that, as a parent, you know a lot about the friends your children have.  In this particular instance, unfortunately, that was not the case: More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - TeensFriendshipsMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingRelationshipsTeens
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12/07/2010
IconMy thinking has come full circle, and I give you all the credit. I had always been a stay at home mom, for many of the reasons you discuss every day. I've listened to you for over 20 years, and needed you to keep me strong while I cleaned up puke and poop. My boys entered the 5th and 10th grades this fall, so thinking "wow, this is great" started substitute teaching. When I worked I felt really proud of myself for being a super mom. More >>

Tags: AttitudeFamily/Relationships - TeensParentingPersonal ResponsibilityTeensValues
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