After hearing about the mass shooting this morning at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, I felt compelled to talk about the situation in my opening commentary today. Click on the audio link below... More >>

We have historically had a good marriage; however, over 3 years, I had 3 brain surgeries for a rare neurological disorder. I had to really go into myself to heal and unfortunately I did not see how lonely and terrified my husband had become. More >>

When I was 18, I thought I was 'all grown up' and part of the way I wanted to prove it was to have sex and lose my virginity. More >>

I admit I was a little upset, the other day, when you spoke about how parents could impact their children's education. You forced me to face my childhood, which I always pretended didn't happen. More >>

I am grateful for my 13-year-old daughter, who is such a delight. I want to share a story with you as to why I am so grateful. More >>

I was just listening to the show and you were talking about how infants need to be home with their moms. I couldn't agree with you more. More >>

When it comes to the crucial age of being a new little person on the face of the earth, not even the best center-based day care can provide children with what they really need. Kids require one-on-one, loving care that responds to them individually. More >>

My child has a mom
Because I decided long ago
That I'd be there to raise her
I'd be there to watch her grow... More >>

...I didn't have role models of practical, common sense derived from strength of character. I spent most of my early adulthood analyzing every situation/decision by asking, "What would Dr. Laura do?".... More >>

Being in the birthday party phase of life (we're in the thick of it having four kids under eleven), I've noticed some changes in how kids celebrate their big day today. Here are five ways birthday parties have changed over the years. More >>