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When YOU Feel Out of Control As A Parent...

KIRK MARTIN
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Ever lose it when you feel like your kids are not being held accountable or not listening? Does it feel like you're letting your kids get away with backtalk or misbehavior? Do you ever feel like you're responsible to make your kids successful? That's a lot of pressure. I want to give you practical ways to handle these situations and break these generational ... Show More
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