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Sep 2023
30m 17s

Tackling Back to School, with Sam

Headspace Studios
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Honor your feelings where they are. Sam and Robin answer questions about setting boundaries with your kid’s friends, dealing with neurotic parents, and never feeling like you’re enough. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace   Learn more a ... Show More
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