...Our son's teen years were rough, but he paid for his poor choices every step of the way. At one point, I even kicked him out as he felt the rules in our house didn't apply to him... More >>

I am the one who gave up on his dreams and am happy I did. When I first met my bride-to-be, I was working on my Master's in history, and I planned to continue to get a Ph.D. When she asked me how long the program would take, and I told her it would be about eight years, she said 'If you think I'm going to wait eight years for you, you're crazy'... More >>

My husband and I met when I was 21 and he was 22. We were young, but very much in love. We got married a year and a half later and got pregnant right away... More >>

I've heard you say you read every email, and I believe you. I hope this list brings you joy, just like you do for me five days a week. So here goes - my Dr. Laura 'thank you' list... More >>

I was one of 'those kids' who were classified as not living up to their potential when I was in school. I could read complete books by the age of three and a half... More >>

Although my mother passed away seven years ago, I want to thank you for being there for her. We were a family of seven - Mom, Dad, 4 girls and a boy. My brother passed away suddenly when he was 19... More >>

I met my best friend 20 years ago. What started as a greeting in passing became conversations over a meal, to philosophical discussions into the night to exchanges of hopes and dreams into the wee hours of the morning... More >>

My 12-year-old son recently decided he wasn't going to listen to me and started being very mean. I was surprised at this because I haven't had many problems with him in the past. He was so mad at me that he was staying out in our truck and not coming into the house... More >>

I first heard you 25 years ago when I was 15. My mom used to listen to you, but she never took heed of your advice on how to be a good parent... More >>

It bothers me how clueless and selfish so many women are today. I had one of the greatest moms ever. I was the last of eight children and she stayed home to raise every one of us... More >>