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Aug 2024
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How your well-being of today could impac...

CINDY HOVINGTON, PH.D.
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I read this fascinating article that looked at parental well-being of parent with teens.

This article reminded me of a few things that I think you should know as well. There are lots of things we should be working on today that can have an influence on our well-being when our kids become teens.

Life's purpose, our relationship and conflict resolution skills are talked about and I give you a few reflection prompts.

Here is the article I talk about:
Predictors of Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents' Parents

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