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Jun 2023
31m 28s

Atomic Parenting Habits

DR. BECKY KENNEDY
About this episode

Developing good habits is hard. Whether it's for us as parents or for our children. This week, author James Clear joins Dr. Becky to talk about the four things you and your kids need to do in order to develop good habits. 

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For James Clear’s best-selling novel: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

 

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