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Aug 2024
27m 10s

Ep. 188 | Helping Angry Kids

Ginger Hubbard
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Is your child easily angered over every little thing?  Does he lose control and lash out at you or others when things aren’t going his way? Could you use some practical and biblical advice on how to help your child respond to angry emotions in healthy, self-controlled ways? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of ‘“Ask Ginger” (also known ... Show More
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