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Feb 2023
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256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly...

Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
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Today’s important topic is near and dear to my heart. We are discussing what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened for very long, you know that I am a highly sensitive parent. We can’t shy away from this topic, because it affects many parents, and it puts a different spin on the challenges that are part of the journey to parenthoo ... Show More
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