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Sep 2023
46m 27s

Supporting Cross-Cultural Kids with Dr. ...

Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward
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Caring for tweens and teens is complex at baseline, but add to that navigating moving countries, changing schools and learning whole new cultural systems… it can be a very complicated stew! Dr. Anisha Abraham offers clear guidance – including reminders about the upsides of growing-up cross-culturally – for those walking this winding path. Show Notes: Pre-or ... Show More
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