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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Men?

"Most women labor under an unbelievable number of delusions as to why guys do what they do," Dr. Phil says. To get anywhere with a man, you need to be able to separate fact from fiction. Take the...

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Parental Action Plan for Change

Parental Action Plan for Change

If stress is causing you to abuse your children verbally, emotionally or physically, you can change your lifestyle and end the destructive behavior. Understand that you are a pivotal person in your...

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Why Fighting In Front Of Kids Is Detrimental To Their Development

Why Fighting In Front Of Kids Is Detrimental To Their Development

Pam says she is “raising” her 14-month-old grandson because she claims her daughter Ashlan would rather party and be a stripper than take care of her child. Pam claims Ashlan goes missing for days...

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Top Five Warning Signs that Your Child is in Trouble | Dr. Phil

Top Five Warning Signs that Your Child is in Trouble

What causes teenagers to make choices that could destroy their future, and why do they give in to peer pressure? Could your child be headed down a dangerous path? Heed the following warning signs:

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Gaming Addictive Behavior Audit | Dr. Phil

Gaming Addictive Behavior Audit

Computer games are supposed to be fun, but when a hobby turns into an addiction, virtual fantasy worlds can wreck real lives and ruin real marriages. Sixty-five percent of American households play...

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What To Do If You’re The Victim Of A Hate Crime | Dr. Phil

What To Do If You’re The Victim Of A Hate Crime

“If you’re the victim of a hate crime, talk about it,” Dr. Phil says. “It needs to be dealt with, and you deserve to be properly handled in that situation.” Dr. Phil says that most crimes that are...

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Steps for Escaping Abuse

Steps for Escaping Abuse

Abusive husbands come in all sizes, shapes and colors, crossing ethnic and age groups. Their anger often leaves their wives physically battered and bruised and emotionally broken. Dr. Phil follows...

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Easy Tips For Parents To Protect Their Children Online | Dr. Phil

Easy Tips For Parents To Protect Their Children Online

“We used to have the wild, wild west. Now we’ve got the wild, wild web.” — Dr. Phil Social media is a great way for parents to share photos of their children with friends and family members...

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Are You Buying Affection? | Dr. Phil

Are You Buying Affection?

Do you use money to buy affection and approval from your friends or family?

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How to Talk to Your Kids about Money | Dr. Phil

How to Talk to Your Kids about Money

Financial expert Susan Beacham is the Founder and CEO of Money Savvy Generation, a company that teaches money management basics to elementary school-aged children, to empower kids to take control of...

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What a Survivor Can Teach Us about Abuse

What a Survivor Can Teach Us about Abuse

Amy says when she was 18 years old, she was held prisoner, chained up and raped by a man and his friends for over a year. She says she was subjected to his daily verbal and psychological torments....

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Advice for Parents of Troubled Teens | Dr. Phil

Advice for Parents of Troubled Teens

It's normal for teenagers to want to feel independent. But it's not typical for them to act out in dangerous extremes. If your teenager is creating self-destructive situations, you can't afford not...

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