Ways You Are Letting Your Teens Hurt Themselves

15-year-old Beth needs help telling her father how she really feels about her parents' divorce and her dad shacking up with his girlfriend. - Dr. Laura: "You'll be disappointed throughout life if you can't learn to be proactive and assertive."Is there something your ex is doing that upsets your children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Heinä 202110min

Erica's not happy being 30, jobless, overweight and promiscuous. - Dr. Laura: "It's time to choose respecting yourself over happy-in-the-moment."What challenges have you overcome to find happiness? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Heinä 202113min

Christina wants to become less critical of her kids, friends and family because it's damaging her relationships. - Dr. Laura: "Adults who constantly criticize are often defending and protecting themselves."Are you critical or easy-going? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Heinä 20217min

Ann can no longer deal with her husband who gets explosively irritated with their children if he comes home and sees anything out of order in their home. - Dr. Laura: "People are more likely to change when they think it's for themselves."Have you reached a point where you can no longer deal with your spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Heinä 20217min

Delia got pregnant and married at 18 and, two kids and ten years later, she is thinking of leaving her husband. - Dr. Laura: "Endure the less-than-perfect situation you chose for the sake of your children who had no choice." Would you be willing to sacrifice your happiness to provide an intact family for your children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Heinä 202111min

Kathy's husband killed himself five years ago, and she wonders if she can ever forgive him for destroying their life together. Dr. Laura: "The brains of the profoundly depressed lack the chemicals to be rational or considerate of others."Have you ever struggled to forgive someone? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Heinä 20213min

Barbara was a proudly independent, divorced mom who raised her two sons alone and she wonders why, now that she's sick, her grown sons aren't helping her. - Dr. Laura: "It can be hard for independent people to ask for help."Is it easy or difficult for you to ask for help from your family? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.comTo participate on the radio program; call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment - https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Become a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Heinä 202110min

Top 40 Countdown - Jen’s 16-year-old daughter inquired about contraceptives only to receive Dr. Laura’s book, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do” instead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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