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May 2023
40m 35s

I'm My Kid's Friend, But They're Not Min...

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom
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Gwenna and Tori are back for another episode, this time diving in their relationships with their kids. They kick off with a listener email about feeling overwhelmed with the up and down nature of parenting; and how hard it can be to live up to your own expectation of being a good parent. Then they pose the question: Is it appropriate to be your kids' friend? ... Show More
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