Dr. Laura Call of the Day

Mickela is growing frustrated with her 15-year-old stepson's lack of attention during holidays and special events. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Is it reasonable for Christina to expect her husband to take care of the kids right after he comes home from work? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura suggests Janet should examine the family dynamics and marital problems that have impacted her 18-year-old daughter’s eating disorder. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Carol's husband was accused of acting inappropriately towards another family member. How should Carol and her daughter, Maggie, deal with it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It's normal to have differences of opinions and even to have heated debates over some of your disagreements. What I think is ideal is being able to let go of the petty, irrelevant nonsense that could lead to a completely unnecessary argument. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Terri wishes she could re-do the last six months she had with her husband before he passed. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Simone’s therapist recommends prioritizing her health amid cancer treatment, but does that mean abandoning her 15-year-old son for the fifth time? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; although Maurice has tried to distance himself from his biological parents, he is somehow headed down the same bad path. How can Maurice fix his situation before it's too late? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lori’s husband voluntarily told her about what happened at the massage parlor, but does she trust him enough to believe it's the full story? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Star's husband is outraged that their adult daughter got a tattoo, and he doesn't understand why his wife is not as upset as he is. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lindsey's daughter is living with a family friend while her parents try to adjust to the news that she has a girlfriend. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

7-year-old George got so frustrated when his grades were slightly less than perfect that he ripped up his report card. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura has an idea for helping Rebecca cope with the grief of her miscarriages that could benefit the whole family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

In the 6 years since her ex-husband's remarriage, Michele has never met the woman her child calls stepmom. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Gabriella is sad and depressed because her son has moved across the country. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Lloyd doesn't think his daughter is trying hard enough in her college search. Should he and his wife stop doing so much of the leg work?Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mother-in-law / daughter-in-law relationships are just about the most major subject I've dealt with over my decades on the radio. When the in-laws and adult children don't get along, it affects everything – your marriages, your grandkids and the relationship with your own child. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Austin has to make a decision; protect his wife and kids from his destructive mother or continue to cater to his meddling parents. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

6-year-old Charlotte wants to scream about her so-called friends leaving her out of their talent show. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Emma has escaped the clutches of her emotionally abusive mother, but her siblings, who still live at home, have not. Is there anything Emma can do for them? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Matt wonders if he's insensitive since he doesn't feel as sad about the death of his pets as other callers seem to. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Robyn and her husband are bracing for the emptiness they know they'll feel when the dog they've had since they first got married dies.Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Holly thinks she needs to micromanage her 15-year-old son because he doesn't push himself as hard to succeed as she would like. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Angie's inability to let criticism go is causing problems with her friendships and marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura knows just how 11-year-old Rassol should respond to the junior high bullies who are making him miserable. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Why can't Elina and her parents have the sweet and loving relationship that she is hoping for? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Trisha's daughter is asking her parents to accept the boyfriend who cheated on her back into the family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Jean's adult daughter has started eating like a complete pig. How should Jean deal with it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ok can we be real here? A mother-in-law who cleans while she's waiting for you to get ready is probably not trying to hurt you ... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura warns Susan to stay out of her daughter-in-law's relationship with her mother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bonnie doesn’t want to give herself credit for changing her life after her father’s evil actions. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Kelly's family felt second fiddle to his son's girlfriend at his graduation. What should Kelly do about it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ruth can't believe her late father shared negative opinions of her with her siblings. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura has four words of advice for Elle who's nervous about seeing her estranged father at a family gathering. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

How should Cami discipline her daughter for the racial comments she made toward other students? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Derek wants to reconcile with his mom after she and his step father kicked him out of their home. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Renee would like to overcome the anti-social behaviors she thinks she inherited from her father. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It's been 10 years since Marion has spoken to her sister, and she has no idea of where to start to make amends. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Debbie is very disciplined in her eating habits during the week and doesn't understand how she can lose all control during her less-structured weekends. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I didn't personally experience the terrible twos because my kid didn't give me that particular challenge. I kept waiting! I'd wake up, open one eye and wonder, is today “THE DAY?” It never came for us, but I did see it all around me... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Grandparents Kathie and Lonnie need advice for how to help avoid triggering their granddaughter's memories of her horrific abuse. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cherry's shack up honey doesn't like the amount of time she spends with her friends. Is this a reason to break up their shack up situation? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The way Wes is living his life is a disappointment to his parents and a detriment to his children, but he doesn't know how to start acting like a man. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Aside from his infuriating porn habit, Ellen is happy with her husband and the way he provides and cares for her and their children. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cristy survived her original cancer diagnosis but worries that her worst fears will come true with her next scan. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Shanna believes her husband's cheating is a result of his bad childhood, but she's losing patience with his behavior. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Roger's a little freaked out by his wife's growing baby bump and has lost his interest in sex. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Marla has always had a strained relationship with her daughter and doesn't know how to improve things with her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa is frustrated that her college-aged daughter is so slow to respond to Lisa's texts and phone calls. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

A quick internet search reveals all kinds of research showing a link between being religious and being happy. And it makes sense when you think about it - - prayer is a kind of meditation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Katie took Dr. Laura's advice after her husband's affair, and it's making her a happier person. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carol and Michael want to move to Florida to start a new chapter. The only problem is they would be leaving their adult daughter behind. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Susan has taken full custody of the 5 children she shares with her alcoholic ex-husband but worries about the potential backlash of them being estranged from their dad. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Katarhe has pancreatic cancer is trying to keep a positive outlook before going into surgery tomorrow, but thoughts of her father's death keep entering her mind since he died of the same disease. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Since getting married, Jessie feels like she takes the things her husband says too personally. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ann's mom was never a warm, loving mommy. Now that she's getting old and more dependent, Ann is having a hard time being compassionate and tolerant of her mom's negative personality. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Is it in the best interest of Nicole’s one-year-old son to grow up with two parents hating each other? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelly’s having a hard time handling her 11-month-old son’s defiant screaming when things don’t go his way. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura points out to Hannah that her lack of effort is more damaging to her marriage than the couple's cultural differences. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I do this podcast, my SiriusXM radio program and I write my books MOSTLY in the hopes of reaching people who are thinking of having kids so they will get themselves and their relationships in a happy and functional place BEFORE the babies come. It's hard to flourish as an adult when you've been raised with a lot of disfunction. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Holly and her sister have been ousted from the family after bringing attention to their older sister’s financial crimes. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Alex fears his ex-wife's meddling has finally convinced their son to cut ties with him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Alissa is ready to strike her brother and his girlfriend off her wedding guest list because of the gossip they've spread about her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amber follows her mom's advice and calls Dr. Laura for help with her procrastination problem. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

With her 70th birthday party approaching, Tamara fears someone will spill the beans to her stepchildren about her three prior marriages. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jaclyn is starting to realize that she and her peers have opposite approaches to parenting their teens. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jimmy says his whole family has changed for the better since implementing Dr. Laura's simple suggestion. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cindy's adult children want her to dump the man she's dating because he's just too quiet for them. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should Sarah go home to her parents after discovering that the boyfriend who knocked her up has a serious gambling problem? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

One of the most upsetting types of calls I get on my program are those about inheritance. There are two schools of thought, and in my opinion they're both right. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elyse's painful childhood is far behind her, but her father's recent suicide has opened some old wounds. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura educates Dave on how a real man should handle his fiance's unplanned pregnancy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nicole is upset with how her husband reacted to hearing her frustrations about the way he treats her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sarah worries that she doesn't know how to develop a loving relationship with her daughter because of the way she was raised. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carol is annoyed by her husband's habit of logging into sex-themed chat rooms every time she leaves the house. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mia wants to have a better relationship with her mom but finds it difficult to get close when she's trying to compete with her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ariel feels guilty because she has a hard time saying the words, "I'm sorry" when she has done something wrong. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Vickie and her husband are starting to plan an expensive vacation but Vickie is feeling frustrated because she would rather fix their home than spend money on something frivolous, like a vacation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Steve and his wife inherited a large amount of money from his father-in-law and it's causing conflict in his marriage because Steve thinks they should donate some of the money to charity. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Once you're old enough to have raised kids into young adulthood, you've likely racked up as many years as you have left. But that doesn't mean life is over! On the contrary. You're now entering a new chapter. One that YOU get to write. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Natalie can’t fathom why her 23-year-old gets frustrated at her unsolicited advice. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ten-year-old Brooke is having a hard time handling the death of the family dog, especially since she was there when he was put down. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sandra is wondering if it's a good idea to go back to school while she still has kids to raise. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Grace is the first to admit she screwed up her life and her kids' childhoods, but is she to blame for her oldest becoming an alcoholic? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca’s future mother-in-law messaged that she won’t be attending her dress fitting after wedding planning tensions ran high. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should Chris tell his son that his mommy loves him even though her neglect and abuse is the reason Chris now has full custody? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

10-year-old Taylor wants to help another young girl in her school understand that there's more to life than being popular. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When his girlfriend started pressuring him to shack up, Angie's son drew on a lifetime of hearing Dr. Laura's values to make his decision. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Richard and his wife are contemplating never letting their daughter know when one of them dies because they are upset that she doesn't call or visit them anymore. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Children in stepfamily situations experience real and significant challenges that can haunt them into adulthood. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After multiple surgeries and radiation treatments for cancer of her reproductive system, Debra is terrified to get back in the sack with her husband. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bonnie suspects her husband of having an emotional affair and thinks she'd rather leave him than try to figure out how to work on their marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca doesn't want to co-host her stepdaughter's party with her husband's ex. How should she break the news to the little girl? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Denise is devastated by her son's suicide and wonders what she could have possibly done to help prevent it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelli dedicated herself to raising her three sons after her devastating divorce. Now that they're adults, she's trying to decide what might fulfill her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

13-year-old Lucas calls for Dr. Laura's advice on how to move forward with his family since being caught vaping. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Malika's husband wants to stop trying to conceive, leaving her depressed about her unfulfilled dream of being a mom. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Todd doesn't think that it's necessary for his high school daughter to help out with household chores as long as she's excelling in her academics and golf. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rachel is fed up with her sister who failed to visit her parents after her father's recent hospital stay. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com