Dating

Here’s a special sneak preview call from the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111: 18-year-old John's girlfriend says that he's her “one and...

Parenting

My husband and I are new listeners. We’ve been married for 34 years and have no children of our own, but he has three adult daughters. They grew up 2,000 miles away from him, and we had...

Parenting

Sara asked one of her sons to turn in his brother's forgotten homework assignment and she's upset with him that he failed to do so.   Dr. Laura: "Set the right example for your boys by...

Parenting

After raising four children with my wife, I have learned the following critical roles of a dad:

10 STUPID THINGS

Francis has a bad track records when it comes to marriage, and he's wondering if he can fix his ability to choose the right woman, or if he should just focus on his children.   Dr....

childhood

10-year-old Nyana says a new girl at school is triggering her and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice on how to best deal with her.   Dr. Laura: "Children need to be given the tools to handle...

childhood

10-year-old Nyana says a new girl at school is triggering her and she'd like Dr. Laura's advice on how to best deal with her.   Dr. Laura: "Children need to be given the tools to handle...

Marriage

John says he was at the end of his rope with an inattentive wife when Dr. Laura's advice helped them reconnect and start the process of reinvigorating their marriage.   Dr. Laura: ...

Inspiration

Kelly calls to recount the meaningful conversations she was able to have with her young son about the Dr. Laura Program before he died unexpectedly.   Dr. Laura: "Life is a balance of...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

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...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

I am 37 years old, married, and have two young children. I’ve been listening to you since I was a little girl, and I cannot tell you how many times your advice and books have corrected...

Inspiration

Chris is a Mormon who credits Dr. Laura with helping him make the choice to go on a mission trip that set him on the path to having a wonderful life.   Dr. Laura: "The maturing and the...

Marriage

I decided it was a good day to reset an internet extender that had stopped working months ago. What I thought would be a half hour “fix” turned into a four-hour back-and-forth with...

Confrontation

Amy married a military man and wishes her parents would try harder to move near her since her kids are growing up without family or good friends nearby.   Dr. Laura: "Understand that...

Inspiration

Karen, a long-time Dr. Laura listener, calls to say how much she appreciates Dr. Laura's consistent message to live up to your marital commitments.   Dr. Laura: "Commitment means...

stay-at-home mom

Two years ago, I became a stay-at-home mom. It’s been the best decision of my life. The memories I’ve made with my two girls are priceless. Being there for them during their most...

Marriage

Adriana is 5 months pregnant, but her husband says he's unhappy and not sure their relationship is going can last.   Dr. Laura: "You can't force your fantasies on another person."

Parenting

When I took my daughter to elementary school, I always walked her into her class. I carried her backpack, opened her car door and picked her up as soon as school was over. We went on...

stay-at-home mom

Eliza is toying with the idea of quitting her full-time job to become a stay-at-home mom, but she fears letting down her company.   Dr. Laura: "You can be replaced at work, but you'll...

Do The Right Thing

Madeline recently discovered Dr. Laura for the first time and has a BIG thank you after hearing her words of wisdom.    Dr. Laura: "You have made me a stronger woman!" 

10 STUPID THINGS

Alvin is going through another divorce after having rushed into marriage to avoid being single.   Dr. Laura: "Don't eat the poison just because you're hungry." 

Parenting

After taking a marijuana-laced gummi bear, Sarah’s son came to her with the truth of what he’d done.   Dr. Laura: "Be happy...you have a GOOD RELATIONSHIP with your child." 

Bad Childhood

It took me a long time to realize I could take the things I saw and learned as a child and walk a completely different path. I’m 59 years old, and was finally able to talk to my parents...

Friendship

Suzy has been invited to go hiking but would prefer to decline without upsetting her friend.    Dr. Laura: "YOU are NOT responsible for someone else's hypersensitivity." 

Ultimate Guide to Marriage

I’ve been married for 26 years. My husband and I had pretty much become roommates, each doing our own thing and not caring much about the other. I read The Proper Care and Feeding of...

childhood

14-year-old Charlotte is collecting old vaping equipment and now finds herself in a bitter argument with her mom about it.   Dr. Laura: "You will show your mother respect and she will...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

I recently heard your program when you had people call in who had cheated. I didn’t call, but I was one of those who did the wrong thing. I’d been married for nine years with two small...

Family

Megan lost her mother to Alzheimer’s eight months ago.  Now her dad is dating a woman who’s only a year older than Megan!    Dr. Laura: "You'll never see me around one of your bimbos!" 

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

📘 The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands | $1.99 for the eBook on Amazon     The Proper Care & Feeding of...

10 STUPID THINGS

Emily shares how her mom was terrible at choosing men until she found Dr. Laura and they started listening together ...     Dr. Laura: "I make decisions based on fact, not feelings."

Inspiration

Our daughter, Sarah, was killed in a car accident three years ago. She was sixteen and the fourth of our five children. After that, my husband and I went through grief counseling and...

Bad Childhood

Tabitha was placed into foster care after her father ruined her childhood by leaving her mother.    Dr. Laura: "You are an amazing woman; you came from hell and built heaven."

Parenting

My daughter is 29 and preparing to be married next June. I want it to be a successful marriage, so I ordered copies of your books “The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands” and “The...

Marriage

Stephanie didn't want to hear it but ultimately took Dr. Laura's advice and now her marriage is much better!    Dr. Laura: "Just be NICE no matter how you "feel" . . .  "

Bad Childhood

19-year-old Kassidy has a bad dad and doesn't know what to do about their lack of a relationship.   Dr. Laura: "Find a good replacement for what isn't good in your life."

Family

Sarah and her father were close before he left Sarah's mother and got involved with a new woman. Now their father/daughter relationship is a real mess.   Dr. Laura: "Life is easier when...

Parenting

Lee doesn't like when her son's girlfriend visits their home because she wears skimpy clothes and sets a terrible example in front of Lee's daughter.   Dr. Laura: "Politely request that...

In-Laws

I was the daughter-in-law from hell. I love my husband, but I couldn’t stand his parents. I cringed at every text or email, but was nice to their faces. I positioned it as me against...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Kim's health has recently started to deteriorate, and she's feeling sorry for herself, wondering why it's happening and what she can do to cope.   Dr. Laura: "Bodies perform best when...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

I married the man I love. I chose wisely. Early on in our marriage, I decided to live by the motto “I’d rather be adored than endured.” I’m not perfect, but I love to take care of him...

Family

Lynn's son died of a drug overdose, and she's not sure how to help herself and her daughter get through the pain of the loss.   Dr. Laura: "We cope better through the ugly parts of life...

Parenting

My three children are adults now, but when they were younger, the end of summer/early fall seemed to be when fights among them would erupt the most. One day, I had enough of the petty...

Parenting

Marie is unsettled by the lack of emotion she saw when confronting her 17-year-old daughter about having sex.   Dr. Laura: "If kids don't respect their parents, they'll treat their...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

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. 

Inspiration

Sometimes on your program, you talk about things that have profoundly affected me. Three of them have been especially useful to me:

GRIEF

Joe worries that his inability to cry over the tragedies he has endured signifies a problem with his personality.   Dr. Laura: "Some people sit on painful feelings out of fear of being...

Parenting

David is frustrated with his stepson who isn't respecting the house rules and with his wife who isn't willing to push her adult son out of the nest.   Dr. Laura: "Stepparents who try to...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

My husband has been a long-time listener of yours, and when he brought your book “The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands” home, I read it, but not with an open mind. Looking back, I...

Marriage

Even though Misty's husband admitted to seeing prostitutes throughout their marriage, she's worried about feeling lonely and losing financially if she chooses to leave him.   Dr. Laura: ...

Inspiration

When Sheila, a single mom without a support system, needed help guiding her son through a challenging period, she called Dr. Laura and got results beyond her wildest dreams.   Dr. Laura:

10 STUPID THINGS

Brent has started dating again after a failed 20-year marriage, and he's worried that he doesn't know how to find “Ms. Right.”   Dr. Laura: "Finding “the one” is easier once you know...