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Jun 2016
31m 30s

#5: Happier Parents Have Happy Kids

DR. MEG MEEKER
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The feelings & emotions of your child are deeply connected to you. Depression in parents can cause anxiety in children but happy parents cause happiness in children. Would you like to gain practical, helpful truth rather than guilt? This episode features an inspiring conversation with Darcy Britten, a counselor, mother of 5 biological children, & 2 a ... Show More
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