childhood

5-year-old Evelyn is having a hard time adjusting to being a big sister and doing the things her parents expect.

childhood

7-year-old Merril screams when she doesn't get her way, and she and her mom would like Dr. Laura's help with taming her temper.   💡Dr. Laura: "There are more effective ways to get what you...

childhood

8-year-old Hinley is being pressured by her biological father's side of the family to stop calling her stepfather "dad."   💡Dr. Laura: "The man who is fathering you has earned the honor of...

childhood

Ellie 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...

childhood

Adison 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...

childhood

Zidane says his father prefers texting others when the two of them spend limited time together.   Dr. Laura: "The only way we can be disappointed is if we have an expectation that doesn't...

childhood

Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does.   Dr. Laura: "Take control of the situation by limiting your...

childhood

10-year-old Evelyn says she's tired of arguing with her mom over the things she wants that her mom won't give her.   Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of daughter you'd like to have someday."

childhood

Reese wants Dr. Laura's help in dealing with his mean teacher who won't let him get drinks or use the restroom whenever he wants.   Dr. Laura: "Some of the best lessons come from the...