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Aug 2023

9m 37s

Staying Optimistic in Your Parenting

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

Staying optimistic as a parent takes being intentional. John and Danny tell you whether they tend to be more of an optimist or a pessimist. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss how to be real with your kids when they need to grow, without being negative.

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