childhood

10-year-old Jessica would like tools to help prevent the rage she says she feels when she's frustrated or angry. Dr. Laura: "Family members, even children, need to be heard."

childhood

Lucia doesn't want to sell her tablet to help pay for the softball gear that was stolen when she accidentally left it outside. Dr. Laura: "Negative consequences help ensure we don't...

childhood

Vivian is being teased by kids at her summer camp because of her hairy arms and legs, and she'd like to know how best to stand up to them. Dr. Laura: "Refusing to get upset takes the wind...

childhood

12-year-olds Toland and Shaetuck want Dr. Laura's opinion on tweens and phones. Dr. Laura: "Kids generally do not have the maturity and self-restraint to be responsible with smartphones."

childhood

12-year-old Nina has a friend who teases her about being flat-chested. Dr. Laura: "Don't go to war with a mean girl. Just slowly back away."

childhood

Listen to this follow up call with 6-year-old Teddy and 8-year-old Olivia who argue a lot. Dr. Laura: "It's good to be good to one another."

childhood

6-year-old Teddy and 8-year-old Olivia argue a lot and call in with mom for Dr. Laura's advice on how to stop. Dr. Laura: "Find ways each day to do something special and nice for each...

childhood

Nyelli was an excellent student in elementary school, but now that she's in junior high, her father says she has been slacking off. Dr. Laura: "Keep yourself motivated with breaks and...

childhood

8-year-old Jayden calls in to discuss how to stop picking on his sister. Dr. Laura: "Physical activity helps reduce boredom, anger and annoying behavior."