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Apr 2025
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The 3 Parenting Skills That Shape Future...

Civility Media
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If you're a parent, there’s nothing more important than teaching your kids how to communicate — how to handle a "no," how to disagree without disrespect, and how to show kindness even when it’s hard. That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing a few key lessons from my own upbringing and how my wife and I are applying them with our two kids today If ... Show More
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