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Jul 2024
41m 52s

The Secret to Happier Kids

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom
About this episode

In our quest for happiness, we parents often micro-manage our kids’ moods and emotions. This leads them to feel stifled and pressured to control their feelings. The end result is a whole lot of misery and frustration. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps us reframe our quest for happiness. This plot change will change your parenting forever.


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