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Jun 2024
47m 53s

How our Anxieties Harm our Children

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom
About this episode

Children are like sponges soaking up our emotions and behaviors. They often pick up and mirror our anxieties without us even realizing. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers discover how their own patterns are getting in the way of connecting to their kids. 

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