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Jan 2021
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The Case Against Mindfulness Jars and Co...

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
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At some point in your child’s life, they will experience things which may cause overwhelm, and we won't be able to prevent them from feeling these tough emotions. However, we can be the safe place for them to be when things are tough.  Having deep empathy for our children and allowing them to fully emote helps those feelings pass, be processed so our child c ... Show More
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