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May 2023
48m 40s

The Emotional (and Sometimes Chaotic) Li...

JEN HATMAKER
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Calling all parents of adolescents, or those of you who are about to have adolescents in your midst–if you’ve been feeling like you’re not sure what is normal in the emotional landscape of teenagers, we’re here to help. Face it—teenagers are literally in the epicenter of chaos–and because they live in our homes, sometimes it bleeds into our lives too. These ... Show More
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