The Difficult Realities of Step-Parenting

Ashley's estranged father is sick, old and alone, and she's wondering if she should try to rekindle a relationship with him. - Dr. Laura: "Circumstances may have changed, but that doesn't mean he has....

17 Juni 20226min

Tyler and Marci are relocating and wonder whether it's a good idea to use Marci's sister as their real estate agent. - Dr. Laura: "It's generally a bad idea to mix personal family relationships with b...

17 Juni 20224min

Max performed poorly in his special Navy program because he had a change of heart and is worried about how to tell his parents that he was released. - Dr. Laura: "You are the architect of your life."D...

17 Juni 20229min

Samantha says she was surprised and concerned to see how complimentary and attentive her husband acts toward his female coworker. - Dr. Laura: "Don't ever forget to make your husband feel like he's st...

16 Juni 20227min

Carmen says she needs closure since her boyfriend of 8 months broke up with her over text message. - Dr. Laura: "Thank your ex for saving you from yourself."Did you ever have a breakup that was a bles...

15 Juni 20226min

Ellie is frustrated with her mom who she says overreacts when disciplining Ellie even for small infractions. - Dr. Laura: "Children must be respectful of parents, and parents must be clear in their ex...

14 Juni 202210min

Katherine has had four stepfathers and says she's not interested in consoling her mother over her latest husband's death. - Dr. Laura: "It's reasonable to feel annoyed, but there's no benefit to actin...

14 Juni 20228min

Debbie's grown daughter is brokenhearted since being dumped by her boyfriend, and Debbie would like to know how to ease her pain. - Dr. Laura: "The best parents can do is help their children learn fro...

13 Juni 20225min