Dr. Laura Call of the Day

Lindsey is wondering if she should tell her kids the reason their nanny had to be fired. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lindsey and her husband want to buy a house, but getting something they can afford would mean moving away from family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should Mary bring up an old issue she had with her daughter-in-law or just let it be? 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; 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

What do babies do when they're tired, hungry or need a diaper change? They cry. Every parent knows that you have to interpret their cries, sometimes through trial and error, to figure out which need they are trying to communicate. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Derrick finds his little brother so annoying. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Chris believes it's unfair to charge his adult son rent, but nothing to his daughter, who's studying for the Bar Exam and has no time to work. 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 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

Dr. Laura advises David and Adrianna on what to do when they're feeling less-than-confident in each other's love. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Wendy's 13-year-old wants to know how to end her friendship with a classmate she no longer likes. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sarah just discovered something about her friend of 15 years that's making her really uncomfortable. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura helps bring some clarity to Doug who is still troubled by the loss of his marriage, 5 years after his divorce. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Megan's friend is engaged to a real jerk and is upset that Megan isn't more excited and supportive of their upcoming marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cindy wishes she could be more helpful to her daughter who's coping with serious health issues. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mark doesn't understand how his daughter could elope without telling him. 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

Married couples don't grow apart - they stop paying attention, showing affection and caring for each other. I get calls from listeners telling me that their marriages are rocky. But that’s not true. Marriages don’t just turn rocky. Couples throw rocks at their marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Adam and Sarah don't agree on whether to give their baby girl a sibling. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Abigail would like to teach her children to treat each other better than she and her siblings did. 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; 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

Ashley would like to be able to take life in stride and stop losing her patience with people. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ryan's wife isn't comfortable sharing information with his side of the family, including information about their child's health. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Claudia is bothered by her husband's decision to sign 50% of their family business over to only one of their three children. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

At 47, Amy is thinking of using her frozen embryos to give her daughter a sibling. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Maryann wonders how she should respond to her daughter's comment that she's too old to drive her grandchildren. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

No matter how hard she has tried, things always seem to go sideways between Mary and her sister. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ethan wants to protect himself and his siblings from his mom's abusive boyfriend, but how can a 13-year-old kid do that? 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

Many of you call me, wondering if you need professional help for your stress and anxiety, and my answer is frequently, “no.” Why would I say that it's usually not necessary to talk to a therapist? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After 4 divorces, Cheryl is engaged again but afraid she may have chosen another man with questionable character. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mary is fed up with her wife's lack of morals, but fears leaving will damage her relationship with the kids and grandchildren. 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

Ryan believes that Dr. Laura can help him with his problem far better than his therapist of 4 years has been able to. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Brooke has been dismissive of her husband for years, and now he's finally had enough. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura encourages Pat to stop hiding the fact that she's gay from her father. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It doesn't seem that there is anything Frank can do to satisfy his wife. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Renee doesn't understand why her relationship with her son and his wife isn't improving. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Brian is in the difficult position of having to choose between appeasing his mentally ill wife or staying connected to their adult children and grandchildren. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura helps Amelia understand what causes her to have panic attacks when she's behind the wheel of her car. 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

It may not top your list of priorities, but there's almost zero chance sex isn't top of mind for your husband. If you need motivation moving sex off the back burner, don't miss today's classic Deep Dive podcast on why marital sex matters. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jayme's dad was cremated after his death, and none of his children want to take ownership of his ashes. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Amber feels stupid for going out of her way to help her son because he doesn't show her any appreciation. 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

Dr. Laura prescribes a quick and easy remedy to Sara who can’t get over being ghosted. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Stacy feels overwhelmed with balancing intense grief and keeping up with her previous routine. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Karla's unwillingness to think for herself and stand up to her husband is ruining her relationship with her daughter. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Michael is newly divorced and floundering since his ex-wife ran their home and did practically everything for him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Despite past abandonments, Dr. Laura shows Carrie that her life is filled with people who stepped up and committed themselves to her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jennifer is worried that her 14-year-old daughter has become withdrawn since having brain surgery. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rebecca fears hurting a long-time friend who has unrealistic expectations for their relationship. 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

In 1994, after more than a decade of trying to help my female callers and private clients unravel the mistakes they were making, I wrote my first bestseller, “The 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.” ... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jade is desperate to find joy in her life so she can move past her feelings of wanting to give up. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Josh is wondering how to find romance again after losing his wife of 35 years. 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

Larry wishes he felt a greater sense of peace about what happens after we die. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Wesley is starting to realize that failing to protect his wife is a big mistake. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elizabeth turns to Dr. Laura for ideas on how to help her son improve his negative self-perception. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

April is doing her best to save her marriage since admitting her affair. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

April is doing her best to save her marriage since admitting her affair. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tina's mom doesn't understand why she isn't more compassionate toward her drug-addicted brother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elizabeth's parents belittle her decision to be a stay-at-home mom, leaving her no choice but to cut ties with them. 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; Cindy's mom is a mean and hurtful individual. How can Cindy finally be done with her? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

In my very first Deep Dive episode, I talked about how our society is being torn apart, largely thanks to parents failing at their jobs. If you don't raise your children to be people of character who are respectful of others, accountable for their actions and able to function in a world full of rules and expectations, you're hurting them and contributing to the deterioration of our society. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sara recognizes she’s lost control as a parent because she fears discipling her temperamental 8-year-old daughter. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jordan knows he could lose his marriage if things don't change with his overbearing, destructive mother. 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; Cynthia dumped her loser boyfriend and is proud of it. She calls to give Dr. Laura the good news. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elizabeth is concerned that her young granddaughter is rushing into the responsibility of marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kimberly has to decide how she wants to live after discovering that her husband of 39 years has been leading a double life online. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Although her daughter has cut her off over their differing views on abortion, Julie can't help but want to reach out on her birthday. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Paula wants to make sure that her plan to report the inappropriate comment a colleague made to a student is the correct one. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mike isn't sure what it means that his girlfriend told him she wants to go out less frequently, but made plans with a friend right in front of him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jehnet's brother is dying, and she wonders if she should tell her family why she doesn't plan to go to the funeral. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Shane fears that the lease he shares with his boyfriend is going to make it hard to get out of the relationship. 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; Catalina doesn't feel as successful or accomplished as her friends. Why does she think of herself as less than? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

People get engaged and it's just sooooo romantic. Then they get married and ask themselves – what the hell just happened? Because, too often, they didn't spend 2 years getting to know each other. Or they turned a blind eye to potential problems. Or they didn't even bother to discuss with each other what they really wanted out of life together. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Are differing commitments to religion a relationship red flag? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ever since Mike's grandson drowned in a backyard pool, his son and daughter-in-law have not provided a stable and safe home for their surviving child. 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; Danielle's 17-year-old has been sending photos of herself to boys. What should Danielle do about it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elizabeth's son is starting to be taunted in school, and Dr. Laura knows exactly what he should do about it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ellie and her husband are less than thrilled about attending his sister's 3rd wedding. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Adam realizes that divorcing was harmful to his kids and wonders if he should have a heart-to-heart with them and apologize for destroying their home. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Darlene is afraid she can't afford to leave her angry, hostile husband and raise their two boys on her own. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Callie is busy being a wife and a new mommy, but she's wondering if she should put time into reconnecting with her estranged sister. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lynda is confused about why her excitement quickly turns to frustration when she works on her cherished crafting projects. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What should Jennifer say to her daughter who is shacking up with a drunk? 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; Molly is pregnant in another country, and her mom feels abandoned. Is there anything Molly can do to repair the situation? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Divorce rates would probably plummet if people actually prepared for marriage. You've heard the saying, “Love is Blind.” Well, love can also make you do some stupid things like IGNORE the negative feedback you're getting about your relationship from friends and family ... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Navi's husband of 21 years has started to become violent. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sarah wonders if she's wrong for wanting her kids to take on more financial responsibility now that they are in college. 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; Andrea and her husband are looking for a new house but don't want to use Andrea's husband's aunt as their realtor. Are they being bad family members? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jonathan left his wife and children for a new relationship that didn't work out. Now he's lonely and ruminating about his failed relationship. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Alex had his heart broken a few years ago and he just can't seem to move forward. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jason is wondering what he can do to help make his adult daughter more happy and successful. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mary shares what happened when she confronted her want-to-be shack up daughter with Dr. Laura's advice. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dr. Laura schools Owen on the silliness of a pre-k "education." Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dee’s seeking reassurance that she did the right thing by rejecting her homeless brother’s plea to move in with her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Natalie can tell that her two foster daughters suffer emotionally after every visit with their biological family, but is it her place to do something about it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com