One of Winston Churchill's greatest speeches was just three words: "Never give up!" Here's why we need to pass on Churchill's message to our children... More >>

If you sense that your child is seriously troubled, you may feel bewildered, helpless, ineffective. How can you stop your child from throwing away his or her life? How can you avoid thinking that you've failed as a parent? More >>

For many of us, eating disorders are a great mystery. What causes them? Why are they so difficult to cure? Why doesn't the young girl battling anorexia just eat? There are actually five factors loved ones can look for to determine whether a person is more likely to develop an eating disorder. More >>

When I was growing up, any music was approved to listen to and that was across the board. More >>

Recently I was cheering you on as you interrupted a dad who called about his son who misbehaved at a sports event and asked why he didn't remove his child from the game and leave! Go Dr. Laura! More >>

One of the most egregious uses of a cell phone I've witnessed, and while it may not be extreme compared to others, was at a grocery store. More >>

My parents did play favorites, or at least expected a lot more out of me as the oldest than they did the youngest, which I think is common. More >>

My childhood was interesting. Born in 1950 to older parents (Dad was 60 and Mom was 44 when I arrived), I had a sister 12 years my senior and a brother 4 years older than I. More >>

As a divorced mother of two daughters, I struggled with doing the 'right thing' when it came to raising them. It was especially hard when the 'right thing' was also the 'difficult thing' as was most often the case. More >>

You are right about the absolute selfishness of so many parents. My son is 7 months old and occasionally we attend a group for parents and infants. More >>