Parenting

#25 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Michelle feels anxious about the safety of her two college-aged daughters and doesn't know how to handle her fears about something bad happening to them.   Dr....

Parenting

One of the parenting skills I learned from my father and mother was to encourage your children to make “age appropriate” decisions. There were six children in our family, and all six of us...

Parenting

#34 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Matthew says his daughter is constantly putting herself down, and he's looking for ways to help improve her self-esteem.   Dr. Laura: "Kids like attention even...

Parenting

#35 - Top 40 Countdown '22: What can Joy do about her teenage son who is failing despite being bright because he skips school and doesn't turn in his homework?   Dr. Laura: "Hug your mom...

Parenting

My son was a 7-year-old active, distracted little boy who loved to play. He often forgot to do things, so instead of yelling or getting annoyed, I made it a game. It was amazing what could...

Parenting

Is it time for Susan to let her daughter figure things out on her own, or should she try to help curb the anxiety her child is experiencing as a new college student?

Parenting

I was 16 years old and I’d had a hard day at school. My family was having dinner, and my mom was grilling me about something that had happened, adding to my level of frustration. I snapped...

Parenting

What should Trish say to her 17-year-old son who's engaging in unprotected sex?

Parenting

When it comes to selecting a college major, how much should the parents' opinion matter?