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Jul 2023
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Help - moody teens are damaging my marri...

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Life with children means more stress, less sleep and less time for you. And when all of your energy goes to raising kids, what’s left for your spouse?   In this Help Me, Maggie episode Maggie Dent gives tips on what adults can do to stay connected in the chaos, why effective communication is key and what to do when the bad moods of teenagers wear off on the ... Show More
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