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Dec 2019
34m 40s

1:29 Janet Lansbury, Maggie Dent, and Su...

SUSAN STIFFELMAN
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In this episode, Susan is joined by parent educators Janet Lansbury and Maggie Dent to talk through a wide-range of issues related to addressing misbehavior, strengthening connection, and managing our own parenting insecurities. A special episode filled with lots of insights, tips, and laughter! https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-dent-lansbury/

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