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May 2016
27m 19s

#1: What Your Kids Want Most

DR. MEG MEEKER
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Your kids want time with you. In this first episode, Dr. Meg explains how parents can learn how to make their kids feel important, how to listen, & get a plan! Featured Story Spotlight: “Action!”, about a filmmaker father creating time with his sons. Featured Question: Should I let my child take a cell phone to school? Send questions to askmeg@megmeekerm ... Show More
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