Dr. Laura Call of the Day

From my Call of the Day archives; Ron's daughter falsely accused a boy in her class of hitting her, and Ron would like Dr. Laura's advice on how to handle the situation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What kind of relationship can Louis Jr. have with his mother now that he knows she lied about his dad and continues to try to divide father and son? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Hannah is learning that, even though her parents were not what she needed as a child, she can give her own baby the love and support kids deserve. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jessica thought her 10-year marriage was great until a stranger called and informed her that her husband was having emotional affair with his wife. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura suggests a way that Ashley can put an immediate end to the harassment her daughter is getting from her high school classmates. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Vicky can't forgive herself for having an affair with a married man. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lori says nothing and no one has been able to make her feel better in the 120 days since her husband's unexpected death. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Denise could be the poster child for what happens when you don't apply morals, values, principles and ethics to your romantic relationships. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Lori had always assumed that her daughter would want her around when she gave birth for the first time. However, Lori's daughter would like to keep the moment private. How can Lori better accept the fact that her daughter doesn't want her there? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The teenage years are just about the craziest time of life for both teens AND their parents. It’s normal for adolescents to give you grief. Their brains are changing fast, hormones are out of whack, they’re dealing with friends and social pressures. Teens are impulsive. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Robert needs to become the man his teenage son needs before it's too late. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Debby wants to take a stand against the bullies on the volleyball team she coaches. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; over the past 10 years, Sarah has gone through debt, deaths in the family, and self-doubt. Now she wonders whether it's all worth it. How can she stop dwelling on her negative thoughts? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Christine knows Dr. Laura's Philosophy on dating when minor children are involved, but she doesn't think it's fair to put off her happiness for the sake of the kids. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Michelle is haunted by the bad thing she did to her sister as a teen and wants to tell her about it. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Emma's sister has happily survived cancer, so why is young Emma still so emotional about the experience? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

In this follow-up call, Ann shares how she and her husband followed Dr. Laura's advice and confronted the co-worker who was sending inappropriate texts. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ann doesn't like the texts her husband has been getting from a female colleague or the defensive way her man reacted when she objected to them. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa's husband has turned to porn after years of being told she can't or won't have sex with him. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelly doesn't want to see how her divorce and parenting style has helped push her daughter into the arms of a total loser. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Ever since her son died in a motorcycle accident, Teresa has been doing everything she can to support his wife and kids. Yet, dealing with the pain is a daily struggle. What can Teresa do the next time she's feeling overcome with sadness? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Falling in love really takes no effort. You feel all those horny and happy butterflies because it's new. It feeds your ego, feeds your fantasies and distracts you from everything. It's just wonderful. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca is confusing love with fear and staying in a dead-end relationship instead of forging a healthier path. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura helps Sherri understand how asking questions, listening to her husband and showing empathy can help save her marriage and the home of their 2-year-old daughter. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Cheryl has been so focused on dealing with her adult daughter's problems that she's neglecting her three other kids. What should she do? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Angela doesn't trust her son's school to monitor his behavior, so she spied on him during lunch and caught him making out with a girl. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura gives 10-year-old Gretchen a very powerful tool to use against the jerks at school who are teasing her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Now that Missy has discovered that her husband of 30 years has a girlfriend, she has a decision to make. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Leslie reports on how Dr. Laura's homework assignment helped change her mood and attitude, and she gets a 2nd suggestion for how to deal with anxiety as she rebuilds her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After many years as an alcoholic, Leslie is in recovery and looking for help with rebuilding her life. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Allie gets a lesson from Dr. Laura on how to let go of the shame she feels about her past. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Young, smart, creative Ava's friends are jealous, nasty and mean. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Chad was an addict, drug dealer, and convict, but now he has completely turned his life around. Find out what made him flip the switch! Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I find that most people have an easier time forgiving others than forgiving themselves for the mistakes or naughty things they’ve done. People can carry around shame, disappointment and self-hate for a very long time. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dawn has never learned how to let go of the anger and pain of her past. Instead, she has let the proverbial bird build a nest on her head. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tammy's daughter wants to get married in Mexico, which means some important people in her life won't be able to attend. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; after only a year of marriage, Lisa found out that her husband has been fooling around on her. What's her best course of action? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After having three babies with her husband, Liz has discovered that she's no longer his type. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Michelle is overwhelmed with trying to handle her young son's aggressive behavior toward his older sister. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kelly has watched her brother-in-law bully family members for years, but she's especially bothered now that his target is his own daughter. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kris feels like she should be cheering on her sons' athletic endeavors even though they are far away at college, and she has other kids at home who need her. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tonya is happily married to a loving man, but because her first husband cheated, she constantly worries it could happen again. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Andrea is beginning to understand that working in an office 5 days a week to save for her dream home is not nearly as important right now as being a mommy to her babies. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jackie wonders if she will regret limiting contact with her destructive mom after she has died and they can no longer work on their relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Leo's long-time friend is dating a girl who Leo thinks is toxic. Should he say something? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sex is very bonding to a female. That’s our biology. Once a woman has sex, hormones flood her body, flood her mind, leading her to perceive that the relationship is meaningful. This phenomenon is one of the reasons a woman might stick with a relationship that’s not going in the direction she wants or anybody should want! Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lindsay’s family warned her. She saw the warning signs herself. Still, she has wasted many years on an alcoholic and shows no signs of stopping. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amy considers the pros and cons of re-connecting with her terminally ill ex-husband. 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; Britney has a hard time being around her parents when they get into it with each other. How should she handle it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Keith is struggling to build a loving relationship with his 13-year-old stepson. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

17-year-old Felicity has a lot going on in her life and just wants to do the right thing. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It hasn't occurred to Lauren yet that her wife's friendship with another woman has crossed the line to being inconsiderate and inappropriate. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Maya is desperate to find techniques that will help relieve her frequent feelings of anger and anxiety. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Margaret's dislike of sleeping away from her home isn't limited to school trips and slumber parties; she doesn't even want to sleep at her father's house. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kim and Brad aren't sure if they should support their son's desire to work part time job or push him to spend his free time playing high school sports. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What should Elle do with a mother-in-law who does not approve of her dream of becoming a stay-at-home mom and a husband who won't stand up to his mom? 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; Stephanie doesn't want to sleep with her boyfriend until they're married, but he wants to see if they are sexually compatible first. What should she do? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Life is like a pot of soup – a mixture of people, places and experiences - some good, some not-so-good. Sometimes bad. Family is the broth of that soup. It’s the foundation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Even though her kids are grown and out of her house, Jenn still feels like being a mom is the only real purpose in her life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ray has come to realize that living with his girlfriend and her kids is not in the best interest of his son. 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 discovered that her husband wasn't the man she thought he was - he lied about finances and cheated on her. Knowing what she knows now, what should she do? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Devin is a young hockey player who learns Dr. Laura's tips for how to focus more and stress less in order to make the most of any competition. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lauren's dad left their family when she was young, but now that he's in his 70s, he is yearning to reconnect. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What makes a dude who can't hold a job and comes from a troubled home attractive to Joan's daughter? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

For the best results, Sue needs to take her emotions out of the business of settling her father's estate. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What does Chris's mother have to do with his long history of dating only needy, dependent women? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What does Chris's mother have to do with his long history of dating only needy, dependent women? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sometimes the only way to decrease the chaos in your life is to minimize contact with the person who's causing it. 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; Leslie feels like she does everything for her husband and kids but doesn't get much in return. What should she do instead? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Let me bust a myth for you. There’s no such thing as balance. There are only choices. That means, when life gets too chaotic, when you feel frazzled and unhappy and like you’re not doing anything particularly well, it’s time to take something off your plate. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Izzy enjoys being a stay-at-home mom but because her husband's job takes him away for months at a time, she also feels like a single mom. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carrie regrets taking her elderly mother and grown nephews into her home. 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; after leaving the military and now quitting her job to become a stay-at-home mom, TC feels like a fish out of water. How can she make the transition easier? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

John would like to understand why his daughter prefers spending time with her in-laws over her own family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura teaches Michelle how putting herself in her husband's shoes can help resolve their ongoing dispute. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jordan is sick of dealing with his mother's silent treatment when she disapproves of something he has done. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bill's golden years aren't what he thought they'd be thanks to his wife putting the kibosh on his plans to travel during their retirement. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Aaron would love to know the secrets to sexually satisfying his wife. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Susan's father needs to pick up on the reason his daughter keeps forgetting to bring her sports gear to school. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Not knowing her husband's cellphone password seems to be the least of Bethany's marital problems. 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; after seeing her brother-in-law hurt her nephew, Heather stepped in and now her sister will no longer let Heather see the kids. What should Heather do? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Most kids are aware of death. They probably don't understand it, but it's in their cartoons, video games, on their TV. They may have a friend who has lost a loved one and talked about it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Danielle is upset that her parents have accepted her brother back into their lives after he cut them off. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Maria's grandson wants to know what freedoms and privileges he's going to gain once he turns 18. 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; Amanda was with her dad when he died, and now she can't get the image out of her head. What can she do to stop thinking about it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Leslie's daughter feels she was neglected as a teen and is no longer speaking to her parents because of it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kathy turned off her love and affection to her husband, and now he's got another honey. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Even as their father prepares to die, Jennifer's brother is focused on himself and ruining what could be their dad's final family vacation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Britney is considering taking her aunt to court to regain some access to the kids she lost custody of when she was a drug addict. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jay doesn't understand why he can't break up with his long-time girlfriend once and for all. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tim is turning into a workaholic to avoid the pain of his wife's stage 4 cancer. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Deanna worries that her daughter is going to make some of the same bad choices that she did at her age. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Do you have someone in your life who’s actions don’t match their words? You sense they’re upset, but also that they’re trying to conceal it from you. Maybe they give you the silent treatment, withhold intimacy, withhold praise. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Instead of becoming the first female in her family to attend college, Elizabeth's daughter is becoming a mom. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carlie's life has started to fall apart ever since she began taking care of her elderly mother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Duncan wishes he hadn't agreed to keep his wife's affair a secret from their kids now that she's living with the man she left them for. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca's mom deserves to get the eject button instead of the apology she expects. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Krista and her husband don't know how to help their bratty daughter become a mature adult who can take care of herself. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Why is Jane planning to attend her dad's celebration of life service when he was the cause of so much pain in her life? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com