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Oct 2020
33m 49s

10: How Do I Parent When I Feel Like I’m...

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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Parents are faced with new pressures under Covid-19, and many of us are barely holding it together. When does having personal struggles translate into bad parenting? While it's important to be honest with our kids, Lisa explains what’s not okay for your kids to see and experience as you are working through a difficult time. Adding to the pressure, many paren ... Show More
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