Do The Right Thing

Seven years ago, when I was in my late twenties, I was doing everything wrong. I was shacking up, and not choosing wisely. One day a friend said “Dr. Laura would not approve of you...

Do The Right Thing

I once heard a teenager ask your advice about choosing a career that would “balance” family life. I considered becoming a physician, but changed my major to speech pathology instead. I met...

Do The Right Thing

I grew up with a very hard-working dad, a stay-at-home mom, five brothers and one sister. From the time I was five years old, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. When I was 13, I started...

Do The Right Thing

Jennifer inherited money after the death of her mother and brother, but she doesn't feel right spending it. Dr. Laura: "Let the money honor their lives by bringing some joy and peace to...

Do The Right Thing

My husband and I bought our first house for its resale value. We drove an old junk car, but it was paid for, we shopped at thrift stores, and in general, just did without. We later sold...

Do The Right Thing

When my husband and I became engaged, our happily married friends and family were excited for us. But those who were divorced, single or unhappily married had a slightly different take....

Do The Right Thing

Based on the many calls you receive I have come to the following conclusions about the way feminists think women should approach life:

Do The Right Thing

My parents were excellent role models of morals and values. Recently, I received an invitation to a baby shower and didn’t recognize the name of the mother-to-be. I later found out the...

Do The Right Thing

My plan growing up was always to wait until marriage to have sex, as my faith and respect for myself was always important to me. Plus, my mom had been a teen mom, as was her mom, and I was...