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Feb 2024
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Erin Hyer
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The Most Overlooked Disruptor in Your Child’s Development (It’s in Almost Every Home) Ep 145
There's something running in the background of most homes with young children right now. Not something dramatic. Not something you'd even think to question.The TV. Just on. Nobody watching. Life happening around it.And after nearly four decades of clinical work with children and ... Show More
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Parents have never had more information about early childhood than they do today. We track sleep, research milestones, optimize toys, and fill our days with activities meant to help our toddlers thrive.And yet - many parents quietly wonder why their child still feels overwhelmed, ... Show More
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