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Mar 2024
54m 56s

The Three Things Every Child Needs from ...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode
Struggling with boundary setting?  Wanting to foster secure attachment with your child?  Want a relationship with your child as they get older? Issues in school, with peers, etc., and trying to find out why? You’re going to want to listen to this episode. I dive deep into three things children need in relationships with their grown up. Whether it's a ... Show More
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