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Mar 2024
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Privileges, Praise and Labels

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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Do your kids follow the rules you set, or is it a struggle for them to obey? While some children are more rules oriented than others, Dr. Randy Schroeder will speak with Jim Daly about why rules must be forged inside a healthy relationship with your kids. You'll also hear John and Danny bring up ways that encouragement can influence your child's behavior.

 

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