Previous Episodes

Maddy's mother, diagnosed with early Alzheimer's disease, has ushered a new and challenging era in to their family relationship.

Carrie is separated from her husband, a severe and uncompromising drunk who made the idea of a healthy marriage an impossible proposition. Still, Carrie wants him back, but she's unsure about how long to wait before making such a decision.

Why Our Kids Aren't Ready for College / Amanda's eating disorder wreaks havoc on her internal image of a perfect self, while her boyfriend compounds the abuse by criticizing her physique.

After 20 years together with a woman, Jeff has finally decided to call it quits on the relationship. Unfortunately, the relationship was not a marriage and even more unfortunately, three kids now call Jeff "Dad."

James is a born rock-n-roller, a rebel without a cause or, actually, a rebel who dislikes homework. Dr. Laura helps James to see the importance of school in exchange for a couple of on-the-spot riffs from the electric guitar.

Karen's friend of nearly a lifetime is behaving in a way that makes people wonder why they were friends at all, much less for a million years.

Vanessa called Dr. Laura with a question about living a healthy life after she was date-raped. Turns out Vanessa was drugged and raped by a complete stranger - this was no date-rape. This distinction may help Vanessa put things into perspective.

Losing Like a Winner / Jane's husband keeps things left behind by his deceased wife around the house; clothing, whiteboard notes, pictures - basically everything. How much of this is normal, and what is the best way approach the subject in a respectful manner?

After Elizabeth's first baby was born, her husband had a gay affair. Following that, Elizabeth had three more babies...with this same man...after the affair. Why?

If Jessica's daughter found a magic lamp, the genie therein would have only to grant one wish for complete happiness: "Get Mommy and Daddy back together."