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Mar 2024
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161: How Do I Get my Teens to Want to Sp...

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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A concerned parent seeks Dr. Lisa's guidance on building and maintaining a connection with her teenage son. Despite efforts to spend quality time together, most family activities are met with resistance. The parent wonders if it’s normal for her 15-year-old son and, more recently, her 11-year-old daughter, to hold their parents at a distance. Dr. Lisa and Re ... Show More
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