Michelle is wondering if public school would be more beneficial than home schooling for her 7-year-old who loves to be the center of attention. 💡Dr. Laura: "Homeschooling parents have to...
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Michelle is wondering if public school would be more beneficial than home schooling for her 7-year-old who loves to be the center of attention. 💡Dr. Laura: "Homeschooling parents have to...
View MoreSeveral years ago, you talked about the qualities of a “true prince.” My ears perked up, and I decided to see how many of those qualities my husband had. Well, he turned out to be 100%...
View MoreMark feels hopeless in his abusive marriage but wants to do what's right for his 8-year-old son. 💡Dr. Laura: "Separation is an appropriate first step in protecting yourself."
View MoreMy husband and I talked about how we really needed to clean out our refrigerator. Prior to our marriage, I had “bachelorette” kitchen habits, meaning that kitchen cleaning was not on my...
View MoreMarsha has reconciled with her cheating husband, and now she can only see her grandchildren if she goes to their home without her man. 💡Dr. Laura: "Your kids don't want to deal with your...
View MoreI see popular culture harming girls from before the cradle all the way to the grave. I am the father of adopted twin daughters. “Adopted” is relevant, since today’s culture almost resulted...
View MoreKelly's sister has been taking care of their elderly mother, and Kelly feels resentful because the sister, instead of Kelly, will inherit their mother's home. 💡Dr. Laura: "Be grateful to...
View MoreIn part two of this call, Kelsey and her mother talk about how quickly the dynamics between Kelsey and her child changed for the better once grandma stopped getting involved in the...
View MoreThis week was our fifteenth wedding anniversary, and my wife and I were going out to a nice restaurant. I came home early from work and she was in her sewing craft room taking in the waist...
View MoreKelsey feels like she's constantly battling her toddler, and it doesn't help that her own mother is often in the middle of her attempts to parent her child. 💡Dr. Laura: "Your...
View MoreWhen my daughter was finishing her junior year of high school, it looked like she wasn’t going to graduate, and I was done crying, yelling and begging her to do what she needed to do. I...
View MoreA class of home-schooled teenagers calls Dr. Laura to discuss the best way to solve problems among their peer group. 💡Dr. Laura: "Make decisions based on how proud your future self would...
View MoreCharlene wishes her husband wasn't such a workaholic, although she enjoys the financial benefits. 💡Dr. Laura: "Use your feminine charms to entice him to twice-a-week dates."
View MoreAshley's estranged father is sick, old and alone, and she's wondering if she should try to rekindle a relationship with him. 💡Dr. Laura: "Circumstances may have changed, but that doesn't...
View MoreTyler and Marci are relocating and wonder whether it's a good idea to use Marci's sister as their real estate agent. 💡Dr. Laura: "It's generally a bad idea to mix personal family...
View MoreMy late father wrote me this letter when I was in my late teens, and as much as I hear his voice, I also hear yours, as we often listened to you together:
View MoreMax performed poorly in his special Navy program because he had a change of heart and is worried about how to tell his parents that he was released. 💡Dr. Laura: "You are the architect of...
View MoreThere once was a boy from Forest Hills, NY who went on many fun adventures. He started his own business which he ran for 56 years, and he and his wife had a daughter – their one and only,...
View MoreSamantha says she was surprised and concerned to see how complimentary and attentive her husband acts toward his female coworker. 💡Dr. Laura: "Don't ever forget to make your husband feel...
View MoreYears ago, I went through a divorce. I thought I would find another bride and move on with my life. I had three young children and, at the time, didn’t realize I shouldn’t do that.
View MoreCarmen says she needs closure since her boyfriend of 8 months broke up with her over text message. 💡Dr. Laura: "Thank your ex for saving you from yourself."
View MoreEllie is frustrated with her mom who she says overreacts when disciplining Ellie even for small infractions. 💡Dr. Laura: "Children must be respectful of parents, and parents must be...
View MoreI worked in human resources for a not-for-profit organization in benefits administration. During an audit, we found an application from a critically ill employee that was unsigned. When...
View MoreKatherine has had four stepfathers and says she's not interested in consoling her mother over her latest husband's death. 💡Dr. Laura: "It's reasonable to feel annoyed, but there's no...
View MoreMy book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, originated from a call on my show that I will never forget.
View MoreI immigrated from Ukraine with my family when I was nearly 3 years old. Our household was always chaotic and stressful growing up, since there were seven kids and my father had a lot of...
View MoreDebbie's grown daughter is brokenhearted since being dumped by her boyfriend, and Debbie would like to know how to ease her pain. 💡Dr. Laura: "The best parents can do is help their...
View MoreJoe calls Dr. Laura to explain how premarital counseling through his church helped his wife and him achieve 31 happy years of marriage. 💡Dr. Laura: "Counseling helps couples learn how to...
View MoreCOVID drove a wedge between Rachel and Bradley's families, but their children want to see their cousins, leaving the parents wondering what to do next. 💡Dr. Laura: "Be polite and choose...
View MoreAdison calls in with her mother seeking help with how to change her way of thinking to overcome her negativity and have more of a “the glass is half full” perspective. 💡Dr. Laura: "The...
View MoreI worked in California for a company based on the east coast. My job was to get farmers to sell us product for our processing plant. I had a contract to offer that was less attractive than...
View MoreLaura is upset that her vacation plans are being interrupted by the need to care for her mother-in-law who is recovering from a recent fall. 💡Dr. Laura: "Make a plan and solve the...
View MoreWhen my daughter was in college, she dated a young man who told me of a conversation he had with his great-grandfather. This kid knew I was a perfectionist and thought I needed to hear...
View MoreKim is wondering if it's time to ditch her friend of 35 years who's getting ruder with time. 💡Dr. Laura: "It's not wrong to minimize contact with inconsiderate people."
View MoreFrom time to time, I hear women call your show saying they can’t afford to stay home full time with their children. I wanted to give my testimonial that it IS possible, but the husband and...
View MoreIs there any way Dana can make a happy home for her children with a husband who is a drug-addicted cheater? 💡Dr. Laura: "Your kids deserve a home free from chaos."
View MoreDr. Laura gave Alie some special “homework” that changed everything for the better after 18 distressing years of recurring nightmares. 💡Dr. Laura: "The mind is a powerful tool."
View MoreRecently, I almost walked away from my 32-year marriage. It wasn’t until after I met with a divorce attorney and thought about all the callers you’ve had that I realized I had married a...
View MoreJoshua's father expects him to work in the family business, but he'd like to take a different path. 💡Dr. Laura: "You're not obligated to follow in your father's footsteps."
View MoreSeveral years ago, I called you because my teenage son had to be dragged kicking and screaming into adulthood. He wasn’t moving forward, getting a job or going to college, and I was beyond...
View MoreJanelle is a new mom with a recurring dream that disturbs her and prompts her to seek Dr. Laura's analysis. 💡Dr. Laura: "Parenthood can feel as overwhelming as a tsunami, but you are...
View MoreGigi took Dr. Laura's advice on how to live after the death of her husband, and she has a beautiful update to share. 💡Dr. Laura: "You honor your husband by embracing life."
View More13-year-old Sarah is the daughter of divorced parents and says a recent argument with her dad ended with them not speaking to one another. 💡Dr. Laura: "Admit to your father how much you...
View MoreEric's son picked a fight at a family function while high on drugs, leaving Eric at a loss to how to handle future interactions. Dr. Laura: "He should be clean and sober for 6 months...
View MoreWhen I finally became a mom, I went from no kids to two kids overnight. My twin boys woke up every one or two hours through the night until they were seven months old. I was so exhausted,...
View MoreLizette broke up with her shack-up honey for several reasons, and now he's trying to convince her to come back. Dr. Laura: "Once you've made a wise decision, be strong enough to stick...
View MoreAs a plumbing serviceman, I see lots of home environments. In one case, a husband attempted to install a garbage disposal, but like most guys, didn’t pay attention to the details in the...
View MoreLindsey thinks her Asperger's syndrome is the reason her mom has been cruel to her, but Dr. Laura helps her understand that her mother is the true problem. Dr. Laura: "Don't take her...
View MoreThe most useful advice I think you offer married couples comes under the category of “treat kindly.” I am reminded daily (sometimes 50 times a day, depending on how crabby I am) to think...
View MoreSara is ashamed to admit that, for most of her 56 years, she has done several of the 10 stupid things Dr. Laura warns women against. Dr. Laura: "The easiest way to hide from being...
View MoreKatie's husband is burned out and eager to retire, but she's not sure she can be supportive since they still have two children at home. Dr. Laura: "Construct a downsizing plan together...
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