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Sep 2024
25m 42s

Is It Ok To Say 'No' To Your Kids?

Nurtured First
About this episode
In this solo episode, Jess shares her reflections on a recent conversation she had. The conversation was about whether or not children should hear the word "no" and how parents who follow "this new wave of gentle parenting" are no longer the leaders in their homes. In the episode, Jess shares her thoughts on this view and tackles a common misconception abou ... Show More
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