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Nov 2023
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Be a Good Influence, Not a Controller

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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What are your biggest hopes for your kids? Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss three essential things every child needs. Also, Danny and John share why some of Dr. Schroeder's parenting essentials matter as you're raising your kids.

 

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