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Jan 2024
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Why Imperfect Parenting is Perfect w/ Dr...

DEAR MEDIA, ALIZA PRESSMAN
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Join us for a joint episode with Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan hosts of the podcast “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting.” We delve into the five principles of parenting, and why there is no such thing as raising kids perfectly. We also tackle some burning parenting questions, offering valuable insights to help guide you on your parenting journey.


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