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Nov 3
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Is Your Child Manipulating You ... or Te...

Lisa Bunnage
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#222 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children manipulating. She covers her take on this word, a scenario involving a 7-year-old saying they hate you when told no, children who know how to work the system, a scenario of a parent coming home late after work, a scenario involving a 6-year-old going behind parents' backs, a scenario where a 5-year-o ... Show More
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