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<p>"Mommy, I'm bored." <strong>How many times have you heard this?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I share <strong>why kids say "I'm bored"</strong> and <strong>how to reframe it's meaning</strong>. I emphasize the<strong> importance to create a love of learning whe ... Show More
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<p>Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 81</p>
<p><strong>My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode, Cara discusses how to handle when kids don't want to go to school or daycare. She shares ... Show More
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<p><strong>Does your child say </strong><em><strong>"I want" </strong></em><strong>on repeat?</strong></p>
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<p> What's Your Parenting Superpower? </p>
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<p>In this episode, I share a personal story about my background and also <strong>my parenting superpower: language!</strong> I talk about the power of <strong>intentional language</strong>, the meaning behind the words w ... Show More
