Parents who make raising their kids a priority are my heroes. I wrote a best-selling book called “In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms” to celebrate and to buoy the under-appreciated, little respected and even controversial parents - mostly moms - who make the important decision to be home full-time. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What’s a piece of advice I’ve given on-air that I’ve applied to my own life? Is it OK to remain friends when you know your “friend” wants something more? What’s a good way to respond when someone asks why you’ve never married or had kids? The questions were good at last week’s Dr. Laura LIVE event, and, in my never-to-be-humble opinion, so were the answers! Enjoy this special Deep Dive podcast of Dr. Laura LIVE from the SiriusXM Los Angeles Studios. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When it comes to the topic of abortion, I prefer to pontificate than debate. I also like to hear your thoughts. Which is why, after I read the following email on-air, I asked listeners to call in and share stories about being in a similar situation as this husband, who was forty when he wrote in for advice... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What’s Frontotemporal Degeneration? Also known as FTD, it is the most common form of dementia for adults under age 60. Unfortunately, my peep, Sue, knows all about FTD because she lost her husband to it. Sue and I along with the Director of Support and Education with the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration spent an hour of the Dr. Laura Program discussing FTD and answering listener questions. This week’s Deep Dive is a replay of that important segment... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Men, close your eyes and picture yourself leaving Rapunzel up in her tower to cut off her own hair and use it as a rope to climb down to freedom. Could you do it? I know you’re born with a biological desire to rescue a damsel in distress. That’s natural and normal and even good in many cases. Guys want to fix and rescue. But the truth is that it’s not always possible. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It doesn’t matter if you’re a glass half-full or a glass half-empty person. You immediately get an image in your mind and understand what I’m trying to convey when I reference a glass and its state of fullness. Visualization is my favorite way to make a point. Especially when people are upset and getting catastrophic, visualization can quickly help put things into perspective. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Of all life’s many challenges, having a child with serious health or developmental issues is among the worst. Parents can be consumed with worry, fear and a sense of dread. On top of that, social beings naturally compare themselves to others… mothers are always gauging their own children’s successes or failures against the kids of friends and family. When your child is not able to grow and learn like others, it’s heartbreaking. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Can you go on to be a good parent if you had a really terrible childhood? The answer is, yes. People who've had horrible childhood experiences can become good parents, although the stats aren't great. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

One of the biggest problems I've run across in recent years of taking calls on the Dr. Laura Program is of adult, married, (mostly) women who allow themselves to be emotionally drained by their demanding, needy, mentally unstable mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Those calls infuriate me. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Today’s Deep Dive is inspired by a special hour of the Dr. Laura program when I invited adult children to call in and talk about how their parents’ infidelity affected their family and their lives. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Why would a man risk losing his wife and his kids by having an affair? I devoted a whole hour of the Dr. Laura program talking to women who stayed with their husbands after discovering they had been unfaithful. And that prompted this special segment with men calling in to talk about why they had jeopardized marriage and family for sex on the side. I think you’ll find it enlightening… Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When a couple with young kids comes to me for help after an infidelity, I’m going to ask if it was a one-time thing or a pattern of behavior. It's also important to know HOW the affair ended. Did they stop just because they got caught? Did the other person do the dumping? Or did your spouse come to his or her senses? These details matter because, when children are involved, it’s not so simple to walk away. Your kids will suffer greatly. If we’re not talking about a gross pattern of behavior and if there is remorse and a sincere desire to repair the damage, I’m likely going to suggest you stay and try to work on the marriage. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I read an article recently that said the global wellness business has become a six trillion-dollar industry. From weighted blankets to mindful menopause retreats, there are endless products, services, supplements and medications to help relieve the stress of everyday life. Before you convince yourself that the only way to get more peace is to purchase it, you should try some of the anxiety-taming tips I’m discussing today. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Do you believe you’re failing as a parent? Does it feel like you’ve lost control and your kids are using tantrums, tears and other strategies to run the show? The first thing you need to understand is that you cannot rationalize with a child. They’re selfish little creatures who want their immediate needs gratified. They are in their emotions and want what they want. And they’ll make a lot of noise while trying to get your attention or bend you to their will. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When I would travel the country for book signings, one of the most special combinations of people to arrive at my table would be mothers and daughters-in-law. It’s always so touching when two of the most important women in a man’s life actually like one another, and maybe even love each other. While it’s sadly not the norm, I’ve always believed that when a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law can open their hearts to receive the blessing of their relationship ... Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I’ve done a number of Deep Dives on the importance of affection, sensuality and sex in marriage. But it’s my most recent effort that may make the biggest impact on my listeners yet. It started with me reading an email I received on-air that generated lots of caller feedback and comments that flooded my inbox in the following days. I want you and your marriage to benefit from hearing the whole thing. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I’ve done a number of Deep Dives on the importance of affection, sensuality and sex in marriage. But it’s my most recent effort that may make the biggest impact on my listeners yet. It started with me reading an email I received on-air that generated lots of caller feedback and comments that flooded my inbox in the following days. I want you and your marriage to benefit from hearing the whole thing. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

One of my favorite t-shirts in the Merch Store at DrLaura.com reads, “You Picked Him. Stop Picking on Him!” It’s something I say to callers a lot. Mostly to women who tell me that they can just no longer live with their husband’s bad habits, insensitivities, lack of ambition and such. I always ask, “When did you first notice these negative behaviors?” Followed by, “Did your mother, sister, best friend – anyone point these red flags out to you?” More likely than not, the behaviors existed before the marriage and the children. More likely than not, someone pointed out the potential for a problem. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

How would your baby rate your job performance if she could? Of all the things we can give our children, attention is what they most need and want. Children deserve to be put first. They are not supposed to be fit in around their mommy’s and daddy’s more important schedules. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It takes a man to turn a boy into a man. And a dad to show his daughter what she should be looking for in a future husband. That’s why I’m constantly nagging you to choose wisely before getting married… to pick a man who will be a good husband and who’ll also be a good father. Dads aren’t there to just be another adult in the home. They bring something important and essential to their kids’ lives. So, choosing poorly can be very damaging... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com