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Mar 2023
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109: Encore: Why Are Our Kids So Mean T...

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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How should you respond when your kids are mean to you? What’s age appropriate behavior and what should not be tolerated? Dr. Lisa and Reena unpack why kids lash out and what’s behind the outbursts. How do you know when hormones are the cause or when it’s something else? Dr. Lisa has advice on how to create a safe space for kids at home that allows them to wo ... Show More
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