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Apr 8
40m 4s

When Friendship Hurts: How to Talk to Ki...

DR. MONA AMIN
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Friendship heartbreak hits differently when it’s your child. In this episode, I sit down with child development specialist Dr. Robyn Silverman to talk about bullying, boundaries, rejection, and what to say when your child feels left out. We dive into the moments that trigger us as parents, especially when their pain mirrors our own childhood wounds, and how ... Show More
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