We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives. Whether it's a passive-aggressive control freak or someone who loves to play the victim card, here are my tips for getting along with a difficult person... More >>

Even though it may seem innocuous in the moment, there are certain things parents say to their kids that hurt more than they realize. Here are 4 seemingly harmless things you shouldn't say to your kids... More >>

You may think that people who do many things consistently and reasonably well are somehow magically motivated and you're not. Wrong! Staying motivated has nothing to do with magic. It's about doing things in spite of not feeling like it... More >>

Thank you, Dr. Laura, for promoting home care. So many elderly receive care and are able to keep their independence because of it. So many do not even know the service exists... More >>

Nobody married should think their relationship is immune to affairs. Unless it's an issue of low character, spouses who cheat typically stray to fulfill a need not being met by their partner. That's why you need to safeguard your marriage with caring and effort. Here are 3 ways to protect your marriage from infidelity... More >>

We have all had people let us down. Whether it's a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or child, it can leave you feeling angry, disappointed, and resentful. Here's what to do if someone keeps letting you down... More >>

...While I know some of you already have jobs and some (OK most of you) do not, I know that all of you are wondering today what your lives are going to be like. I have two pieces of information for you. They are not fun to talk about, but I feel you need to hear them, and no better time than today... More >>

It's the little things that keep a relationship beautiful, and it's the little things that destroy it. Here are five behaviors that will kill even the best of relationships... More >>

When your kid is already upset and then they have to fight you to justify their feelings, it's a sure way to send them over the edge. Here are some common mistakes parents make when trying to diffuse their children's anger... More >>

Everybody loses, makes mistakes, fails to perform, does stupid stuff, receives criticism, and gets excluded. That's life. We can't make the bad feelings go away, but we can learn to face them without beating ourselves up. Here are some words to give your kids to help them accept the painful facts of life... More >>