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May 2024
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Not Being a Perfect Parent Is Actually a...

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Dr. Aliza Pressman joins me to talk about the 5 principles of parenting, a guide on how to raise good humans. We dive into how to have a secure attachment with your kids and how to repair it when it's been broken, effective ways to discipline, how to raise resilient kids, and how to navigate your kids' friendship drama.


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