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11/05/2017
What to Do When You Feel Like You're Drowning as a Parent When you're a parent, sometimes it takes everything you have just to keep your head above water. Here's what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed... More >>

Tags: Mental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingStay-at-Home MomStressTips
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11/03/2017
Dr. Toy's Rx: Play Is Essential ...Play is a natural drive to discover the essence of a happy childhood. While TV and electronics can be an easy, simple substitute, playful interaction with playmates and toys is essential for a child's full development... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingTeensTipsValues
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11/03/2017
Our Child of Grace My wife had a postpartum of 2 years with our first child Fortunately a neighbor woke me up to what was happening and I got help and took the time to help my wife... More >>

Tags: BehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRelationships
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11/02/2017
Our House Is A Home ...I loved every minute of being home with my son. When he was three, however, my husband asked me to go back to my teaching career, so he could work part-time in the evenings... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorDay CareMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingValuesWomen's Point of View
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10/24/2017
My Dad Put Me First I've heard you tell divorced parents many times that they shouldn't date or remarry until their kids are up and out. I wanted you to know how great that advice is from the kid's perspective... More >>

Tags: DatingDivorceMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValuesWomen's Point of View
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10/23/2017
The Cure For Thinking That Daycare Is A Good Option Thank you for letting your listeners know about how detrimental daycare is for children and especially infants. I'm a medical doctor and without one-on-one contact with mothers, this can be very damaging... More >>

Tags: Day CareMental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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10/17/2017
9 Ways to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Teenager Too many parents seem to have completely forgotten what it was like to be teenagers. With all the chaos going on inside your head, body and life, what you really need is a mom and dad who are loving, attentive, and involved, not naggy. Here are 9 ways parents ruin their relationships with their teenagers... More >>

Tags: Motherhood-FatherhoodParentingStupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their KidsTeensTipsValues
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10/09/2017
6 Tips for Creating Chores for Your Children Why do kids need chores? Is it because we're lazy parents? No - it's because they need to learn life skills. Here are 6 tips for creating chores for your children... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilityStupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their KidsTipsValues
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10/02/2017
How to Keep Your Marriage from Falling Apart After You Have a Baby After you have a baby, nothing is the same. You and your spouse are zapped of energy from not sleeping, and everything in your life (your dearly beloved included) may seem annoying. Here's how to keep your relationship strong through this crazy time... More >>

Tags: MarriageMental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationshipsSexStressTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsThe Proper Care and Feeding of MarriageTipsValues
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09/29/2017
Growing Up With Dr. Laura ...I've been listening to you since I was a preteen and being driven to practices in my own mom's car. I vividly remember being 13, desperately wanting to turn the station and turn on whatever cool jams were topping the charts back in that day... More >>

Tags: AttitudeMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRegarding Dr. LauraWomen's Point of View
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