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Nov 2019
20m 2s

Apologies

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
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"Go say sorry," "tell your brother you're sorry for taking his toy," "apologize for hitting your friend," how often are you using these common statements? In this episode, we're discussing why we don't force apologies of any kind. Learn how to guide your children into natural apologies and genuine remorse for their actions. Don't forget to rate, review, subs ... Show More
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