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."

childhood

11-year-old Brooke's family is moving, and she fears leaving her friends behind and going to a new school. Dr. Laura: "Every step we take in life prepares us for the next challenge."

childhood

Thomas is ready to stop practicing piano in favor of playing the saxophone, but he and his mom, Kim, worry that his father will be angry and disallow it. Dr. Laura: "Parents must each...

childhood

13-year-old Jonathan has a problem with lying and calls in with his mom to explain why. Dr. Laura: “Make a decision to tell the truth even when it's scary and uncomfortable.”