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May 2023
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Ep. 124 | Beating Summer Boredom with So...

Ginger Hubbard
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Do your children mope around the house all summer complaining about being bored? Do they seem discontent most of the time, or unmotivated to do much of anything no matter how many suggestions you make? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss how we can replace time-wasters with wholesome things to do to fil ... Show More
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