...My husband and I have a 16-year-old son, and our life has been turned upside down by a 14-year-old girl he likes, and her parents who seem to have very loose rules for her... More >>
If our family had to do it all over again, I would let my kids take their lumps as kids and not bail them out in an attempt to 'rescue' them. If the homework was left on the table, then it should be marked as late. I would no longer rush it to school... More >>
Last month my husband of 24 years and our 2 sons, ages 21 and 19 went on a road trip. We stopped at a large, very popular, retail store to go to the bathroom and get snacks... More >>
When my son was a baby, I would snuggle with him in my arms and on my lap. When he got older, sometimes he would be tired or stressed. When this happened, we had what we called: a 'gentle moment'... More >>
Our three boys began a habit of not acknowledging their mother when she called for them. When she said things like 'Lunch is ready!' or 'It's time for bed,' they would continue their activities as if no one had spoken a word... More >>
...When speaking with my older son yesterday, he was crying about his girlfriend. Having heard the same story many times, all of a sudden, I sat up straight and let him have it... More >>
...Something changed in their relationship that night, and my oldest said he would never forget what his little brother did for him. Thanks to YOU, Dr. Laura, I prevented myself from interfering... More >>
A couple of weeks ago went to the food court at local store which reminded me of the caller whose husband was complaining about shopping at Costco... More >>
...My husband and I have a 16-year-old son, and our life has been turned upside down by a 14-year-old girl he likes, and her parents who seem to have very loose rules for her... 
Last month my husband of 24 years and our 2 sons, ages 21 and 19 went on a road trip. We stopped at a large, very popular, retail store to go to the bathroom and get snacks...