Life with a pet is bittersweet because, when they die --- which they inevitably do --- they take a piece of our hearts with them. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

For decades I've dealt with parents frustrated by kiddos who won't get out of bed on time for school, lie about brushing their teeth, argue about doing their chores and so on ... Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Regular listeners of my program know that I spell retirement D-E-A-D. My plan is to never retire. Why would I?Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

This past Friday, I did a special live show at SiriusXM Los Angeles studios. Guess who joined me on stage to show off her tricks?!Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. 

Anxiety in kids is a serious problem, in part because they're not being taught how to cope with life's inevitable challenges. In today's podcast we'll look at what's hurting our kids and how parents can help. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. 

The saying, "once a cheater, always a cheater," isn't necessarily true. Let's take a deep dive into cheating and talk about how you can save your marriage and maybe even turn things around to the point that it’s better than before. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. 

It's hard enough to parent even if your children aren't a little defiant. Let's dive into the topic of how to handle kids who resist being parented!Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. 

Whenever I've discussed my bestselling book, “The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands” on social media, there's inevitably a chorus of women who comment with, “I'll read this book when you write one about how husbands should treat their wives!” Take a deep dive with me today into the topic of what women need from their men... Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. 

When people ask what I do for a living I say, “I try to save kids!” And marriages. And families. And I love when my listeners help. Let's save one kid, marriage and family at a time like the story of the starfish, which is the focus of todays Deep Dive Podcast.Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Don't be part of the problem, be the solution! Today I'm launching my new weekly podcast with parenting front and center. In this first "deep dive," I'm discussing the typical mistakes parents make, which foster a sense of entitlement and a lack of accountability in their children. Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

This is Dr. Laura, my brand new podcast Dr. Laura's Deep Dive is almost here! It's launching on Wednesday, April 5th ... It’s called “Dr. Laura’s Deep Dive” and every week, I’ll take an in-depth look at one of the subjects that often comes up on my daily SiriusXM program. I’ll have an opportunity to explore the topics that you’ve told me you want to hear more about, offering new analysis and advice on some of life’s perplexing problems in the areas of marriage, parenting, relationships and more.So, get ready to take the plunge with me and join me for “Dr. Laura’s Deep Dive” podcast, debuting on your favorite podcast app on Wednesday, April 5.Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

This is Dr. Laura. I want to tell you about a brand-new podcast that I’ll be introducing on Wednesday, April 5.It’s called “Dr. Laura’s Deep Dive” and every week, I’ll take an in-depth look at one of the subjects that often comes up on my daily SiriusXM program. I’ll have an opportunity to explore the topics that you’ve told me you want to hear more about, offering new analysis and advice on some of life’s perplexing problems in the areas of marriage, parenting, relationships and more.So, get ready to take the plunge with me and join me for “Dr. Laura’s Deep Dive” podcast, debuting on your favorite podcast app on Wednesday, April 5.Email questions or comments: drlaura@drlaura.comParticipate on the radio program: call 1-800-Dr-Laura / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment https://www.drlaura.com/make-an-appointment. Follow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramTwitter.com/DrLauraProgramPinterest.com/DrLauraYouTube.com/DrLauraBecome a Dr. Laura Family Member: https://www.drlaura.com/ See https://www.drlaura.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.

After 40+ years of preaching, teaching and nagging, I'm adding a new approach to my mission to get people do the right thing.In addition to my Call of the Day, I'm taking an even deeper plunge into the world of podcasting. Each episode of the free and all-new "Dr. Laura's Deep Dive" podcast will focus on just one topic, giving me time to share my analysis of a problem and give advice on how to get out of messy situations. Listen weekly, and hopefully you'll be able to avoid common friendship, dating, marriage and parenting pitfalls altogether!Dr. Laura's Deep Dive will launch April 5th on SiriusXM and wherever you listen to podcasts. I hope it quickly becomes one of your favorites.