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03/04/2013
Reminded Why I Stay Home I have been a stay-at-home mother since my 7 1/2-year-old daughter was born. I also have a son who is almost six. More >>

Tags: Children, Mothers, Parenting, Read On-Air, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Stay-at-Home Mom
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03/04/2013
Is It Time to Bring Back College Curfews? Since 1970, the rate of freshmen graduating from college has plummeted. Every study shows that there are more freshmen entering college than ever before, yet fewer of them are actually graduating than ever before. More >>

Tags: College, Education, Parenting, Stay-at-Home Mom, Students
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03/04/2013
Intimacy and Staying in Shape This routine might not work for everyone, but maybe it will serve as an example on how to fit in exercise and intimacy into your life. More >>

Tags: Children, Eat Less-Move More, Exercise, Health, Intimacy, Marriage, Parenting, Sex
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03/04/2013
Too Bad 'Jack the Giant Slayer' Is Rated PG-13 The latest spin on a classic fairytale begins and ends as a bedtime story, but oddly enough, it shuts the door on the under-13 crowd. More >>

Tags: 2013 Movies, Family, Movie Review, Parenting, PG-13 Rated, Relatives, Stay-at-Home Mom
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03/01/2013
Rewards of No Longer Being a Nag I read "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" within a few years of my marriage, and am embarrassed to say I could benefit from additional readings. More >>

Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Children, Father, Health, Husband, Parenting, Read On-Air, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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02/28/2013
I've Had Two Real Men in My Life My dad died 9 years ago when I was 46. I still miss him like it was yesterday. My dad was tough, but so loving, especially as he aged. More >>

Tags: Children, Doing the Right Thing, Family/Relationships - Family, Father, Father figure, Grandchildren, Husband, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys to Men, Read On-Air, Real men, Relaltives, Relatives, Taking care of parents, Values
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02/27/2013
Teaching Ethics Listeners sent in many responses to the question, "What do you think is the best way to teach kids ethics?" Here are just a few... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Children, Education, Family/Relationships - Family, Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Morals/Ethics/Values, Parenting, Relatives, School, Values
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02/27/2013
Children and Extra-Curricular Activities I was so happy to hear your call of the day from Melissa where you addressed her concerns and guilt regarding limiting her children's extra-curricular activities. I listened to the first portion of the call twice, just to hear you say - You are doing the right thing! More >>

Tags: Children, Doing the Right Thing, Education, Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Parenting, Response To A Call, Values
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02/26/2013
A Reminder about Second Marriages I just want to say to all the divorced or single parents with minor children to listen to your advice regarding marrying. I have been married for the second time for thirty years. More >>

Tags: Divorce, Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Health, Marriage, Marriage advice, Parenting, Raising children, Read On-Air, Second marriage
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02/25/2013
How Listening to Dr. Laura Has Helped Me I struggled with the responsibility that came with being a new parent. I believed it was important to be a stay-at-home mom, but it was still much harder than I expected it to be! Guess my Mom made it look easy! More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Health, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Read On-Air, Relationships, Relatives, Responsibility, SAHM stay-at-home mom
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