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Sep 2019
20m 19s

Empathy

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode

When our children have big feelings, they crave a listening ear. In this episode, we discuss having empathy in the toughest moments, when our natural instinct may be to do anything to make it stop. Listen as we break down why our kids need us most when they appear to be at their worst. And check out Michelle's guide with even more tips on meeting your children's upsets with empathy: click here. Rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!! 



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