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Sep 2021
13m 42s

The Gift of a Strong-Will

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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Let's be honest, there are moments when your strong-willed child is difficult to get along with. What do you do in those situations? John and Danny give some ideas for how to talk with your strong-willed son or daughter, even when it's hard.

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