My daughter, who is six years old, has had to listen to you her entire life (mostly when she's been in the car and I've had you tuned in while I'm driving). She has referred to you as 'Dr. Laura, the lady on the radio who yells at people!'... More >>

I have tried to teach my two boys the importance of 'considering the source' when someone says things that hurt their feelings... More >>

I've heard many callers talk to you about defiant teenage behavior. I raised three kids (now all adults) who did NOT act out at all as teens. I am sure one of the reasons for this is that, when they were in grade school and high school, neither my husband nor I went to the school to complain about an assignment or an exam being unfair... More >>

I'm a high school science teacher, and I teach ninth and tenth graders. Most days, I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle, what with all the distractions teenagers have today... More >>

My wonderful husband is the reason I want MORE children, and months ago, this was NOT an option. Prior to our son's arrival, I had plans, schedules, and everything organized. I learned very quickly that babies laugh at that planning... More >>

Two weeks ago, I got an email from April, who told me her daughter had chosen to write about me for a school essay entitled 'My Hero.' Of course, I asked April to send a copy of it, and she did. Here is 11-year-old Savannah's essay... More >>

One thing you said that REALLY got my attention was your comments about two years ago to an overweight woman. You told her she was lazy and undisciplined and she did not care about the impression she was making on others. OUCH! Those words hit home. More >>

I have a long story. I was only 17 when my father killed my mother, brother and 2 sisters. I married soon after and it ended in divorce. My second husband of now 33 years and I were blessed with 3 children... More >>

Thank you for reminding millennial wives and mothers like me to focus on the choices we have made (good or bad) and own them... More >>

My mom has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's four years ago, at the age of 63. Two years ago, she developed Parkinson's disease, and my dad has been her sole caregiver for the last four years... More >>