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04/27/2017
Parents Take Charge! I would like to share a suggestion to the Father with concerns about over-correcting by taking away computer time. More >>

Tags: Parenting, Raising children, Response to a Call
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04/27/2017
College and a Husband... Both by Chance I graduated in the top ten of my high school class, and was accepted into my first choice expensive private college. However, the financial aid package still meant I could not afford to attend this school without going into major debt. More >>

Tags: College, Dating, Education, Finances, Higher education, Marriage, Personal Responsibility
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04/26/2017
It's Not Personal I used to get very upset when my mother-in-law criticized my parenting skills. You name it, and I did it the wrong way... More >>

Tags: In-Laws, Parenting, Regarding Dr. Laura, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values, Women's Point of View
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04/26/2017
Compliment and Hug I caught a part of your show today while driving, the caller was feeling overwhelmed by her son. She felt as though her mean mom was inside her... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Teens, Tips, Woman Power
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04/26/2017
Adopting a Family I first learned I would be a father via a phone call. Not that unusual, I know, but there's a twist: this was a call from a county worker. More >>

Tags: Adoption, Fatherhood, First-time Parent, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Relatives, Siblings
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04/26/2017
6 Tips for Resolving Family Conflicts Whether it's a conflict over family get-togethers, sibling rivalry, child discipline, finances, jobs, or in-laws, there are ways to do it without all-out fights. Here's how... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Divorce, Finances, In-Laws, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Relatives, Stupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their Kids, Teens, Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships, Tips
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04/25/2017
Where Is the Time Going? Thank you, Dr. Laura, for the constant reminder to cherish our time with the kids... More >>

Tags: Parenting, Regarding Dr. Laura, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values, Women's Point of View
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04/25/2017
How I Win People Over I am a 42-year-old daytime student at a smallish University in Southern California. Every semester on the first day of class, the students don't know what to make of me and whisper behind my back and occasionally, snicker rudely. More >>

Tags: Education, Friendships, Relationships, School
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04/25/2017
Over Committed? When I was a youngster, I was a latch-key kid. This meant virtually no outside school activities, as I had no one to take me to and fro. I was very active within the school, however: band, choir, an after school sewing club, and on the yearbook staff... More >>

Tags: Parenting
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04/24/2017
They Will Never Be Small Again So often, when listening to your show, I thought you were crazy to think that people could just stay home with their kids. But I realize now that you're not crazy... More >>

Tags: Day Care, Job, Parenting, Regarding Dr. Laura, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values, Women's Point of View
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