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Sep 2024
16m 27s

ATG 196: The Meanest Things My Kids Have...

JON ACUFF
About this episode
In this episode, I’m sharing some of the meanest things my kids have ever said to me—and trust me, they’re hilarious. We’ll also dive into a common myth that makes parenting way harder than it has to be. If you’ve ever believed raising teens has to be a nightmare, I’m here to tell you it doesn’t. A simple mindset shift can change everything. And since we’re ... Show More
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