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Aug 20
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Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, A...

KIRK MARTIN
About this episode

Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something...instead of just doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies to motivate your child…and change your family for generations. Our Back-To-School Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.


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