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Feb 2020
24m 23s

Parenting Peacefully Isn't Always Easy P...

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
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Have you ever been so dedicated to doing something, working all the angles, putting in all the time and effort and there are still days when it just doesn't work? You know about connection, you use it, you even do Special Time and listen to big feelings. With all that hard work you just want the pay-off the regulated behavior and the calm child. It doesn't s ... Show More
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