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Apr 2025

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Feeling Overwhelmed by the Comparison Tr...

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With the rise of social media, it's so easy to see how other people parent their kids. Danny and John bring up why comparison is a trap to be avoided with parenting. Also, Jim Daly and Kristi Clover give a few helpful perspectives for mothers who are feeling overwhelmed.

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