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Oct 2024
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What We Don’t Talk About: Raising Older ...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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359. What We Don’t Talk About: Raising Older Kids


Glennon, Abby and Amanda discuss the nuances and complexities of being parents to older children. 


Discover: 

  • Glennon’s experience losing herself in parenting 
  • Amanda recalls the moment she saw her Dad as a human being 
  • How to support your kid’s individuation
  • Finding belonging outside of the parental role

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