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09/19/2013
'I Wish You Were My Mom' Changed My Life My husband and I have a 1 ½ year old little girl. After she was born, I knew I should be staying home with her, but tuned you and my conscience out. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorJobMotherhood-FatherhoodPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/19/2013
Giving Loyalty and Forgiveness to the Wrong People Thank you for the excellent advice you recently gave me. You helped me see that my 'allowances' to my brother over the years were totally out of line... More >>

Tags: AbuseBehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConsciencePersonal ResponsibilityResponse to a CallValues
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09/18/2013
An Eye Opener to Being Happy I'd like to thank you for helping me open my eyes after reading your book "Bad Childhood, Good Life". Unfortunately, I have spent too many years of my life being the adult victim of my childhood... More >>

Tags: Bad Childhood - Good LifeBad Childhood-Good LifeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceHealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityRegarding Dr. Laura
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09/18/2013
10 Tips on Saving Money How to save money ANYTIME not just in a tough economy. This is an easy one for me. Just ask my wife and kids... More >>

Tags: BehaviorFinancesPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/16/2013
Long-term Shacking Up Ain't No Marriage I implore you to continue reminding all of your listeners to uphold marriage as a sacred commitment and shun shacking up situations. More >>

Tags: BehaviorDatingMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityRelativesValues
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09/12/2013
How to Stop Negative Thinking A little bit of skepticism and paranoia is healthy. It's what keeps you alert and aware of bad things that could happen and protects you from being victimized and preyed upon. However, too much negative thinking can be just as enfeebling as walking around with pure naivety. More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFriendshipsMarriageMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/12/2013
Raising My Children Alone I have been a divorced parent for many years. When I tell people this, I often get, 'Oh you should go out and meet someone', or 'I know someone you would really be great for you'. More >>

Tags: DatingDivorceDivorce effects on childrenPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsResponsibility
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09/05/2013
Living with a Birth Defect In September, my husband and I will have been married for four years. He and I have both listened to you for years. I knew he was a good man when I married him, and over time I have come to appreciate him more and more, but most profoundly in the last three months... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceHealthMorals/Ethics/ValuesMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/05/2013
Where Are the Parents? My family and I recently moved to a very small community. Due to the fact we didn't know anyone and there are not opportunities for social interaction outside of school, we decided to put my son in public school for kindergarten... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceEducationMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilitySchoolValues
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09/05/2013
'Ditching' My Family My mother passed away after an extremely brief illness. When we heard the diagnosis, I drove 3 hours to be with her in the hospital and in her home through hospice care -- which lasted only 3 weeks... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceDeath of a parentMorals/Ethics/ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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