Donna is 39 and has been divorced for 7 years. She had always wanted to have kids, but was unable to do so. She is considering becoming a foster parent and asks for Dr. Laura's advice.

 Add feed for iTunes & Apple Podcast App 
 Add feed for Podcast Apps on Android

Should I Become a Foster Parent?

Looking for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA >>> Consistently ranked as the most listened to podcast in the Kids & Family and Parenting, Dr. Laura Schlessinger offers no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability, and personal responsibility. She's been doing it successfully for more than four decades, reaching millions of listeners weekly. Her daily radio program is heard exclusively on SiriusXM Triumph 111. Visit DrLaura.com to become a Family member!

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Kids & Family

Relationships

Parenting

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Cherry's shack up honey doesn't like the amount of time she spends with her friends. Is this a reason to break up their shack up situation? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What Are the “Rules” to Shacking Up?

The way Wes is living his life is a disappointment to his parents and a detriment to his children, but he doesn't know how to start acting like a man. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Where Do I Go From Here?

Aside from his infuriating porn habit, Ellen is happy with her husband and the way he provides and cares for her and their children. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

When Porn Becomes an Issue

Cristy survived her original cancer diagnosis but worries that her worst fears will come true with her next scan. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

I'm Terrified That My Cancer Is Back

Shanna believes her husband's cheating is a result of his bad childhood, but she's losing patience with his behavior. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should I Become a Foster Parent?

Download our free app to listen on your phone