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Response To A Call
09/06/2012
Drug abuse and Drug Dealing Call Today you talked to a woman whose son has admitted to using and dealing drugs. You told her to turn him in to law enforcement and her first response was that her husband probably wouldn't do that, and you told HER to do it to save her son. More >>

Tags: AddictionDrug AddictionHealthRead On-AirResponse to a Call
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09/05/2012
Full-circle Surgery? In only about one month, I have experienced a full-circle moment. I called about a month ago... I am Anna and you reminded me to not 'dis God' by staying overwhelmed. More >>

Tags: Follow up on a CallHealthResponse to a Call
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08/23/2012
Should I Tell My Ex the Dog Died... I want to thank you again for taking the time to speak with me today about my Ridgeback that passed a few months ago and whether or not I should tell my ex-husband of his death. More >>

Tags: DivorceGriefHealthMental HealthResponse To A Call
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08/20/2012
Remember to Have Fun, Moms ...My husband and I have 4 sons and I must admit our home was 'delightful chaos'. Each night the mess was barely cleaned up to enjoy our space the next day, but our kids slept soundly. More >>

Tags: HealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismRead On-AirResponse to a Call
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08/17/2012
Remember Parents, You're In Charge ...I have a daughter home from college for the summer. In the 8 weeks she's been home, her room has been clean about 5 days. For the past 3 days, I have told her to clean it up. More >>

Tags: BehaviorParentingPersonal ResponsibilityRespectResponse to a CallResponsibilityValues
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08/15/2012
Football Can Be More Than a Sport You recently had a call from a man whose son wanted to quit football shortly after it started. I had the same issue with my son a few years ago - I refused to take him home early from a practice because he didn't think he was good enough. More >>

Tags: Father figureMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRaising Boys to MenRaising Men Not BoysResponse to a CallStay-at-Home Mom
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08/09/2012
Time to Move Out! I want to let your caller know the advice you gave her to 'pack her son a lunch' is spot on! How do I know? You gave it to me 2 years ago. Here's what happened... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentPersonal ResponsibilityPink slip on lifeRelationshipsResponse to a CallSocial Issues
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08/01/2012
Taking the Adult Reins in Your Own Home I frequently hear you advise callers they have to stand up to their parents. This advice generally is followed by a silence and then a gulp from the caller. I want to share my experience. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentMarriageRelationshipsResponse to a CallResponse to a Comment
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07/31/2012
My Outlook On Life Has Changed I called you for advice around Christmas time last year, because it seemed like no matter what I did right or well, my mom always put me down like I could have done better, or on her nice occasions, just spun my happiness into negativity. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentAttitudeFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFollow up to CallNegativityRead On-AirRelationshipsResponse to a Call
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07/27/2012
Who Would Have Thought I Could Do THAT? I was listening to the call from the woman who was a stay-at-home mom, but because of finances - and other reasons - she went looking for part-time work yet nothing was suiting her fancy. More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesHobbiesJobPart-time workRead On-AirResponse to a CallSAHM stay-at-home mom
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