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Adoption Part II - Adoption Challenges

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Divorce rates would probably plummet if people actually prepared for marriage. You've heard the saying, “Love is Blind.” Well, love can also make you do some stupid things like IGNORE the negative feedback you're getting about your relationship from friends and family ... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Married

Many of you are sacrificing a large part of your lives to take care of an ill spouse, child, parent or other loved one. Often caregivers are women who are still raising their own children, and I just don't know how any human can manage all of that. If you are a caretaker, this Deep Dive is for you to help you prevent the stress involved from taking a serious toll on your emotional and physical health. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Taking Care When You're the Caregiver (caregiver burnout)

Dealing with a serious illness is one of life's most difficult challenges. It's understandable to react with panic, fear and anxiety and even to ask “why me?” Managing illness or injuries is stressful, and it most certainly will affect your mood and outlook. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Coping with Your Serious Illness (letting yourself be cared for)

It's normal to have differences of opinions and even to have heated debates over some of your disagreements. What I think is ideal is being able to let go of the petty, irrelevant nonsense that could lead to a completely unnecessary argument. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Fighting Fair in Marriage

Mother-in-law / daughter-in-law relationships are just about the most major subject I've dealt with over my decades on the radio. When the in-laws and adult children don't get along, it affects everything – your marriages, your grandkids and the relationship with your own child. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Adoption Part II - Adoption Challenges

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