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Mar 2022
10m 35s

Encouraging Your Child's Dreams

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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As a parent, it's fun to see your child dream about who he or she wants to become. But what do you do when a child's dream doesn't work out? John and Danny discuss how to be an encouragement to your son or daughter even when his or her dream falls apart. Featuring Shelia Erwin.

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