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Nov 2022
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Episode 80: Help Kids Develop Social Con...

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This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than 700 schools around the world and is the author of multiple best-selling books. They discuss how parents can help kids develop social connections, while facing challenges without anxiety. LINKS MichaelThompson-PhD.com Books mentioned: Raising Cain: ... Show More
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