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Jun 2022
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354: Introducing Your New Partner To You...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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There are many important areas to navigate as a divorced couple with kids. How and when to introduce new partners is just one area that is important to think about for the health of your children and the relationship with your ex. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate these issues and more! In this episode with Dr. Ann Buscho, we discuss relationsh ... Show More
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