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Aug 2023
48m 56s

I Don't Make My Kids Do Homework Pt. 1

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom
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The kids are back to school... now what? In this episode, Gwenna and Tori celebrate (and commiserate) together about all things related to going back to school. From signing your kids up on six separate platforms to having an empty house all to yourself. But what happens when your kids return from school with a mountain of homework? Do you make them do it? F ... Show More
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