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Jul 2023
52m 13s

It’s Okay To Say “It’s Okay”

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom
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Hey kid, you're going to be okay. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori chat about using the phrase "You're okay" with their kids, because sometimes your kids actually are okay. They share their techniques for getting their kids to self-regulate and give real-life examples of how nuanced this phrase is. Because when we say "you're okay," it's really for us. Learn ... Show More
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