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Sep 2021
20m 34s

Taking Steps Towards Connective Parentin...

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode
Even when you have the best of intentions as parents and try to do everything right, it’s completely normal to mess up every now and then. What matters is the continuous and conscious process of becoming a better parent for our kids.  This week, I’m joined by Carolina. She has recently begun moving towards a positive parenting approach for her daughter along ... Show More
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