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Mar 2020
7m 49s

How Parents Can Manage Stress

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Managing stress can be really tough sometimes for parents. John and Danny explain how parents can get a handle on stress, especially when dealing with their kids, by going to the Lord in prayer. Receive 936 Pennies with your gift of any amount!

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