They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated, little respected, and even controversial. Who are they? They are the stay-at-home moms.

These are women who know in their hearts that staying home to raise their children is the right choice for the whole family. Whether they do it from the outset of their marriages or make the difficult transition from career-driven women to homemakers, it is a choice that is incredibly rich and rewarding, not to mention challenging. Building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Laura provides a wealth of advice and encouragement to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms.

In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms can help you to:

Hold your head high and deal with naysayersRecognize the benefits for your children and your marriageUnderstand the changes you notice in yourselfRealize that your current sacrifices will make for lasting bonds and a stronger family, in addition to a more cohesive community

Living life is about action: courageous, benevolent, worthy, Wise, and productive action. Start living with some help from Dr. Laura Schlessinger.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger agrees that there are things worth whining about. A certain amount of whining allows for venting of reasonable pain, disappointment, fear, frustration, or rage. However, staying stuck in whining mode can become a lifelong problem. This is where Dr. Laura steps in with Stop Whining, Start Living to help folks conquer the temptation to retreat from living life to the fullest.

Illustrated by calls and letters from members of Dr. Laura's huge international audience, Stop Whining, Start Living features testimonials from real people facing real challenges. These folks have benefited enormously from Dr. Laura's powerful lessons.

Stop Whining, Start Living gives readers the jump start they need to break out of reactive mode and get proactive, moving in the direction of a joyful, meaningful, fulfilling, and purposeful future. Everyone can use a kick in the pants sometimes, and Dr. Laura, who "preaches, teaches, and nags" to millions every day on her radio program, is here to deliver it

A Bad Childhood is easy to come by, but you don't have any control over it. A Good Life after a Bad Childhood is not easy to create, but you DO have control over that. In her new empowering book, Dr Laura Schlessinger, author of seven New York Times bestsellers, shows you how to blossom and thrive in spite of an unhappy childhood Many people don't realize that their childhood history has impacted their adult thought and behavioural patterns in unfortunate ways – are you one of them? You don't always see that much of your adult life has been dedicated to repeating ugly childhood dynamics in an attempt to repair deep childhood hurts and longings. And if you do, you don't know how to break free of the cycles of hurt. With the help of this thought-provoking and empowering new book, New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, will enable you accept the truth of the assault on your psyche, understand your unique coping style and how it impacts your daily thoughts and actions, and guide you into a life of greater peace and happiness.