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Jul 2022
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RHS Rewind: Let Go of Great Expectations

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Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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