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Aug 2024
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Our Parenting Advice: Raising Teens, Fam...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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Amanda, Abby, and Glennon take your questions on raising teenagers, managing your child’s (and your own) anxiety, and decision fatigue. Discover:  -The delicate trapeze of parenting teens and how to create openness so your teens come to you when they’re in trouble;  -Why Glennon believes we should ditch the ‘story’ of our kids; and -Abby’s take on why the sa ... Show More
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