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Oct 2021
11m 8s

When Your Child Cries

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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When your son or daughter is young, it's common for him or her to cry a lot. But the tears are typically pointing to something deeper. John and Danny offer some helpful tips for talking to your kids about their true feelings. Featuring Josh and Christi Straub.

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