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Blog: How to Respond When Your Teen Demands More Power
By Dr. Laura on September 11, 2023
 

I recently received an email that may sound familiar to many of you parents. The mom wrote this: “My 16-year-old daughter can't wait until she's 18 so that she can... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Don’t Act Right Away When You’re Feeling Strong Emotions
By Dr. Laura on August 22, 2023
 

If I got a thousand dollars every time I heard a caller say, “I thought Dr. Laura hated feelings,” I could go on a nice, long vacation. But I don’t hate feelings; I just want you to avoid... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: What to Do When Your Kid Wants to Quit
By Dr. Laura on July 25, 2023
 

Whether it’s soccer, baseball or other extracurriculars, parents often prioritize ‘fun.’ But fun is only one of many aspects that a child learns while participating in an activity or sport... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: Are You Forgiving for All the Right Reasons?
By Dr. Laura on July 10, 2023
 

Forgiveness should not be thrown around like confetti. I get very frustrated hearing how many of you go through tragic situations in your family, relationship or marriage, and then get pressured... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: A Better Way to Deal with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
By Dr. Laura on June 19, 2023
 

One of the most common questions I receive on my radio program is, “What’s the easiest way to get rid of my anxiety?” Good luck with that. There is no easy way. If I knew, I would have told everyone... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: Why Wait to Have Sex?
By Dr. Laura on June 5, 2023
 

People who engage in sex before or within the first few weeks of dating have lower levels of relationship satisfaction, communication and stability than those who wait longer. Why... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: 7 Ways to Avoid Tension After an Argument
By Dr. Laura on April 20, 2023
 

Most fights between couples are over nonsense and should be avoided in the first place. You wouldn’t dream of having that fight with a police officer, your grandma, or a nun... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 6 Things to Do When Your Parent Remarries
By Dr. Laura on April 6, 2023
 

A parent's remarriage is not only extremely tough on minor kids, but it's a touchy subject for adult children as well. Be it death or divorce, you may feel like you're still grieving the... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 4 Ways You Can Boost Self-Worth as a New Stay-at-Home Mom
By Dr. Laura on March 19, 2023
 

I love reading emails from women talking about their choice to become stay-at-home moms. Not all mothers find this transition easy. Some women who become stay-at-home... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 10 Little Ways to Make Every Day Valentine’s Day
By Dr. Laura on February 14, 2023
 

Valentine’s Day has been known as the day you treat your significant other with flowers, dinner and time together. But why only once a year? I think Valentine’s Day can be every day,... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: How a Widowed Army Mom Put Three Kids Through College
By Dr. Laura on February 7, 2023
 

I spoke on-air with Colonel Jeanette McMahon, a Gold Star widow and mom of three. Col. McMahon's sons were Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation scholarship recipients, and this financial... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Why Nagging Isn’t Solving Your Marital Problems
By Dr. Laura on January 19, 2023
 

You may know of the phrase, “Nobody’s happy if mom's not happy.” I wrote The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands because women were calling and complaining about their men not doing... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 4 Things You Need to Say When Your Child Wants to Shack Up
By Dr. Laura on January 5, 2023
 

What happens when parents are faced with their adult child wanting to shack up? I often receive calls from distraught parents in this predicament. In my book, 10 Stupid Things Women... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The Secret Ingredient to a Successful Relationship
By Dr. Laura on December 27, 2022
 

People who aren’t honest with their feelings experience something called emotional blocks. They aren’t familiar with vulnerability. Vulnerability is being aware of your feelings and open to sharing them.... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Why Do We Need Affectionate Touch?
By Dr. Laura on December 15, 2022
 

I once received a call from a husband saying he wanted to dump his wife, despite having several adolescent children. He said he just didn't love her anymore. I gave him one of my ridiculous assignments... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The Difference Between Kindness and Weakness
By Dr. Laura on December 5, 2022
 

Far too many people misuse the concept and idea of kindness. Tolerating things that are unacceptable is not being nice - it’s being passive and weak. Nice is a quality of an individual. Passive and weak is... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: How Couples Can Avoid Turning Conversations into Arguments
By Dr. Laura on November 17, 2022
 

A few weeks back, a young woman in her twenties called in about her serious issues with anger. She and her partner would barely start a conversation and she would already be angry and screaming... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 10 Stupid Things People Do to Mess Up Their Holidays
By Dr. Laura on November 16, 2022
 

In the spirit of holiday giving, we’re offering Perspective readers this exclusive holiday survival guide. It’s sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, but hopefully, you’ll find an element of wisdom... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Three Things You Can Do to Rebuild Your Confidence
By Dr. Laura on November 7, 2022
 

Do you feel insecure about yourself or something you've done? Maybe you only see your negative thoughts, feelings and patterns. Maybe you didn't come from a warm and comforting family. No matter the... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Why You’re Losing Confidence in Yourself
By Dr. Laura on November 3, 2022
 

Do you feel insecure about yourself or something you've done? Maybe you only see your negative thoughts, feelings and patterns. Maybe you didn't come from a warm and comforting family. No matter the... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: You Don’t Have to Keep Living Your Childhood Pain
By Dr. Laura on October 24, 2022
 

Early life experiences with family largely determine how neuronal patterns are established in the brain. If you dealt with cruel and negligent family members, you thought this was how the world worked and... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Three Things To Do When Your Boss Is Also Your Husband

By Dr. Laura on October 21, 2022
 

My opening remarks are pretty much from an email. This woman's name is unique, so I'm not going to say it. The subject is “My boss happens to be my husband.” She's not talking about the boss of the house... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Why You Shouldn't Be a People-Pleaser

By Dr. Laura on October 17, 2022
 

I've heard callers say on air, “I'm a people-pleaser.” People say it as though it's appealing to hear. But it only appeals to people focused on being liked, not those who want an honest relationship... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Protecting Your Kids Online Isn’t an Invasion of Privacy
By Dr. Laura on October 6, 2022
 

Spying on your kids is a great idea. This gets some parents riled up and if it does, you're silly and I'll tell you why. Minor children living in your home have no rights. Our primary job as parents is to keep... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Are You Committing to a Momma's Boy?
By Dr. Laura on September 22, 2022
 

There are many reasons why some men will put their mom, dad, and the rest of their family above their spouse. But once you’re married, it's a little late to deal with this issue... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Don’t Build Your Marriage Solely on Happiness
By Dr. Laura on September 12, 2022
 

Happiness is the ultimate privilege. Some believe they’re entitled to be happy, no matter who or what they mess up on their journey... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: It’s Important to Support Your Child’s Hobbies
By Dr. Laura on August 29, 2022
 

I've been working on learning very sophisticated techniques for making resin jewelry. This morning, I finished a piece for the first time that feels 95 percent perfect! It may be early, but I’ve already begun making resin jewelry... {VIEW MORE}

 
Blog: Can You Survive A Shark Attack (On Land)?
By Dr. Laura on July 21, 2022
 

Betrayals! It’s unbelievable how many of you have suffered all kinds of betrayals. Maybe you didn’t call it a betrayal. For example, we all know the parent who abuses their child is a bad person... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Ways to Make Your Husband Feel Loved and Respected
By Dr. Laura on June 14, 2022
 

My book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, originated from a call on my show that I will never forget... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Not Feeling Motivated? Try This Simple Solution
By Dr. Laura on May 24, 2022
 

You know, I just don't feel very motivated to do the show today. I guess if I'm not motivated, I shouldn't bother, right... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: What Would Dr. Laura Do?
By Dr. Laura on May 12, 2022
 

I'm asked a lot, “You're there to help everybody with their problems, but do you ever have problems?” Yes. “Do you ever get upset?"... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The Impact of Choosing Preschool Over Motherhood
By Dr. Laura on April 21, 2022
 

It’s a historic week on this program. Historic because we're starting off with a lot of information about being a stay-at-home mom. I wrote a book called "In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms"... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: How to Improve Mother and Daughter-In-Law Relationships
By Dr. Laura on March 31, 2022
 

Some years back, I was revving up to write a book about this. But as I've said many times, publishers want hate, anger, and politics because that's what sells. I wanted to make mother-in-law and daughter-in-law... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: How to Avoid Motivation Burnout
By Dr. Laura on March 23, 2022
 

I want to talk about four concepts or attitudes that will kill your motivation and how you can avoid that. Just four... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Respect Your Marriage Vows by Not Shacking Up First
By Dr. Laura on February 17, 2022
 

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... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Valentine's Day is Just a Reminder
By Dr. Laura on February 15, 2022
 

Some people– mostly guys– say Valentine's Day is boring. Or that it's silly, it's just a way for companies to make money, it's become just so materialistic, and it's been robbed of blah blah blah... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The True Cost of Daycare
By Dr. Laura on February 1, 2022
 

I read this touching email over the air last week. This is a better answer to the cost of daycare than I've ever given. The explanation I give about daycare when I consolidate it is "it's a place you put your kid... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Do the Right Thing (For Your Kids)
By Dr. Laura on December 7, 2021
 

I read this touching email over the air last week. This is a better answer to the cost of daycare than I've ever given. The explanation I give about daycare when I consolidate it is "it's a place you put your kid... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Dr. Laura's 3 A's for a Happier Marriage
By Dr. Laura on October 12, 2021
 

In her New York Times Bestseller, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, Dr. Laura Schlessinger gives women the tools they need to have the marriage of their dreams... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The Power of Courage
By Dr. Laura on September 3, 2021
 

I’m going to talk about courage today, not heroism – that's sort of the epitome of courage. Heroism is not being a baseball star, a football star, none of that is heroism. You call those heroes... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The Importance of Touch
By Dr. Laura on August 27, 2021
 

As most of you know, my miniature poodle Bebe – the amazing Bebe – passed after 15 years. That was still in the midst of the pandemic. And I just found myself feeling more anxious and antsy. Why... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Are You Ready to Have a Baby?
By Dr. Laura on March 9, 2021
 

Here are some of the signs that you're ready to have a baby: You have a stable, happy marriage. Being married isn't enough - it has to be a good marriage. You and your spouse need to be able to resolve... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 5 Tips to Be More Confident
By Dr. Laura on March 3, 2021
 

Confidence is believing that you have something of value to offer. Sadly, many of you come from really crappy families and don’t have that sense. The good news is, confidence is like a muscle... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 5 Tips to Reduce Stress in Kids
By Dr. Laura on February 25, 2021
 

The atmosphere you create at home has the biggest impact on your child's stress level. Kids need time to breathe, be creative on their own, and get lost in their own thoughts. They are not packhorses... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 10 Ways to Tell a Prince from a Frog
By Dr. Laura on February 18, 2021
 

Finding a guy to be your boyfriend is easy - just go to any bar. What's more difficult is finding a man who deserves to be your prince. EVERY woman wants a prince. That doesn't mean you are dependent on a man... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 5 Ways to Be More Positive
By Dr. Laura on January 12, 2021
 

When you’re upset, one of the things that probably makes you very angry is when someone says, “Stay positive,” or, “Look on the bright side.” It’s annoying and the last thing you want to hear. However... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 7 Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy
By Dr. Laura on January 7, 2021
 

If any of those DVDs or diet books worked, there’d only be one. The reality is, there’s no miracle to staying healthy and fit - it’s the way you live your life... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: 6 Tips for Dealing with In-Laws
By Dr. Laura on January 7, 2021
 

It can be quite a challenge marrying into a new family. Here are 6 tips to help ease the transition: 1. Get to know the family first. Before you marry someone, get to know their whole family... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: What Chivalry Looks Like
By Dr. Laura on October 28, 2021
 

Chivalry is an important quality of a man’s behavior because it lets you know about his character patience, caring, and point of view. Here’s what true chivalry looks like... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Bad Habits to Avoid Developing in Your 20s
By Dr. Laura on October 21, 2021
 

Being in your 20s is the best of times and the worst of times. You finally have the freedom to explore yourself and the world around you without Mom and Dad telling you no. However, it’s also the decade... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: The 4 R's of Forgiveness
By Dr. Laura on October 14, 2021
 

The only time you should forgive someone is if they deserve forgiveness. Most of you hear something entirely different in church, and I categorically disagree with that point of view.  I know it’s tied in to... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Ways To Be Your Husband's Girlfriend
By Dr. Laura on September 1, 2021
 

Marriages die when husbands stop treating their wives like girlfriends and wives stop treating their husbands like boyfriends. Being your spouse’s boyfriend/girlfriend means treating him/her like you did in the beginning... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Vital Lessons To Teach Kids
By Dr. Laura on August 25, 2021
 

Frankly, too many parents today seem almost pathologically concerned with their kids being popular and socially accepted. They go along with things that are against their better judgment, like allowing... {VIEW MORE}

 

Blog: Dr. Laura's Guide to Achieving Your Goals
By Dr. Laura on August 18, 2021
 

We all have goals in life. For some, it's learning a creative skill we've always been interested in. For others, it's starting our own business from the ground up. No matter the varying degrees or difficulties... {VIEW MORE}

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