Thank you for being a moral compass for me from the time I was a young woman on the cusp of making decisions about my own future... More >>

I just listened to the call from Rhonda on 6/28/17. She asked for some witty one liner when her grown son asks her for money. Here's what I came up with... More >>

...It breaks my heart to hear how it's happening all over the world. How so many parents and spouses are so manipulated by addicts... More >>

In the mad rush of jobs, school work, social obligations, and sports teams, quality time as a family seems harder to come by than ever... More >>

Whether it's a picky kidlet's palate or just that of a bored dieter, sometimes wholesome food loses its wow factor. However, usually, all it takes is a strategic tweak to make a tasty difference... More >>

...Social media has led teens into believing that you have to have a certain lifestyle more so than when we were growing up. The impact of social media on youth is now at the forefront of concern of many educators, pediatricians, and parents... More >>

Earlier this month, I had my last walk to elementary school with my eleven-year-old son... More >>

My husband is in the military and is only allowed to write me letters and call maybe once every two weeks. Even though I am so proud of him and his service I started feeling a little disconnected, lonely, and resentful... More >>

This morning my husband said, "I'm so lucky I have the best wife in the world!" Dr. Laura, we are not newlyweds, but have been married 35 years. More >>

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 >>