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Jan 2020
22m 3s

Backtalk

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode
Backtalk can feel like the ultimate sign of disrespect but is it?  Or is it indicative of something bigger going on inside our children?  We dive in to why it can be so triggering and ways to manage.  Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and check out our patreon!  Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenti ... Show More
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