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Feb 2025
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Ep. 212 | Power Struggles with Teens

Ginger Hubbard
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Have you ever found yourself in a toe-to-toe battle or an angry stand-off with your teenager? Do they accuse you of being legalistic and controlling, rather than respecting your authority? Are you looking for ways to end the power struggles without provoking them to anger? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as Q & A Day) as they discuss how we can navigate power struggles with our teenagers and parent with confidence and compassion.

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