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🗓️ 21 September 2025
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Do you ever feel like you are constantly explaining your child’s quirks or justifying your decisions to others? When do you insist that your kids get with the program and when do you accommodate their anxiety or preferences? Do you ever feel like you’re giving in while others claim tough consequences would work? How do you navigate highly charged situations without ruffling your family’s feathers? This is an especially insightful, emotional episode with powerful lessons so please share this one. Take advantage of the Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get 35 hours of strategies to stop the power struggles. Email [email protected] with any questions.
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| 2:15.2 | child's quirks to others or justifying your decisions to family members |
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