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May 2021
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S02|03 - Parenting Hack #2

Crystal the Parenting Coach
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Do you struggle with perfectionism in parenting, always thinking thoughts like “I’m a terrible mom”? We all deal with this. Let’s learn more about shame and a hack to help us through. 
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