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Hi Dr. Laura. Thank you for taking my call. I just wanted to say thank you because

I've been listening to you maybe two years now. I don't remember how long and I hear you a lot

telling everybody to stay home and raise your own children. I don't 100% have that option,

but I did take them out of the before school program and the after school program. I adjusted my

hours at work so I can be home with them in the morning and drive in the school and now I have them

with family for an hour and a half after school before I pick them up and I've noticed big changes

in him and I get to spend a lot more quality time with him. What changes have you noticed?

He's happier. Yes. And we play more and he just he seems happier and more easy going.

Yeah, not amazing. How sensitive kids are to be cared about by people who love them.

Yes. It makes a big difference and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. It's not

convenient per se, but it is so much worth all the effort.

Bless you. It really is. Thank you for calling. Because I've

I've listened to you tell tons of people. Thank you very much.

Have a great day. What good Thanksgiving your kids are always going to have one. How nice is that?

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