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Jun 2024
42m 27s

Help! I’m Losing Control of My Kid!

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom
About this episode

Every parent wants to control and fix their kids but this approach typically backfires. When parents don’t get their way they feel frustrated and upset. Dr. Shefali coaches two parents through their control issues and helps them return to a place of inner empowerment and peace.

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