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Feb 2024
10m 17s

Decoding Teenager’s Mind Let’s uncover i...

Rateel Alshihri
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When your teenager communicates through sighs and eye rolls, it's a call for understanding, not panic. As digital natives in a fast-paced world, we'll explore what lies beneath teenagers' complex behaviors. Behind every challenging behavior lies an opportunity for a deeper connection. Open this decoder ring and get ready to decode the secrets hidden behind those hormonal tsunamis.

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