Previous Episodes

In order for Mitchell's wife to stay home with the kids, their family would have to change everything: sell the house, rearrange investments and move. Frightened of the great unknown, Mitchell calls for encouragement.

Sandy found out her husband was having an affair, and would still be having it, if it weren't for the sudden death of his lover. The trouble continues, however, because Sandy's husband still has a close relationship with his ex-lover's family.

Scott received a phone call from a woman, the mother of an old high school friend, saying her son is missing - and has been for many years - without a trace. Knowing this to be a false statement, Scott asks Dr. Laura how best to reveal the location of his supposedly missing buddy.

Patty talks to her friends' husband, no big deal, except the husband happens to be Patty's first boyfriend, who would probably leave his wife in a heartbeat given the proper motivation.

Sandy, in preparing to shut down her fourteen year marriage, somehow believes it wise to encourage her daughter to maintain a healthy relationship with Dad despite over a decade of blatant abuse from him.

Sibling Power / Monica's youngest child, the product of a previous marriage, is wondering why her last name is different from her siblings. Sounds like an easy fix, but Monica's ex-husband is deceased and his last name is all that remains. That, and a bit of college money which may bind his daughter to his name.

The pastor at Robin's church believes in "working it out," even when a child is endangered by a psychologically disturbed man. Dr. Laura thinks otherwise, and isn't shy about explaining her own beliefs to Robin.

Bianca was abused as a child and molested by her uncle when she was just 10 years old. Valerie, Bianca's mom, didn't know about the abuse until much later because of a cover-up by Bianca's aunt. Strangely, Bianca's allegiances are primarily with her aunt despite the betrayal and Valerie's plea for understanding.

Girl and Guy Time / Sarah's husband is in need of a major attitude adjustment. He puts their kid in time-out for hours on end, screams profanity at everyone in the house, and who knows what else. Dr. Laura suggests a time-out for Sarah and her child - at Grandma's house - until Daddy can learn to behave.

Deflate Your Big Head / Shelita is dating the world's most incredible man...well...almost. He is in the habit of not paying taxes "just because," and he's otherwise a generally irresponsible person. Dr. Laura talks to Shelita, who is in her 40s, about the consequences of living life with such a man.