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September 3, 2019

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 5

John and Danny discuss how listening to understand and not always to respond can build a bond of trust with your child.

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If you’re having some trouble with your little one or your teenager, have you tried simply listening to him or her? John and Danny discuss how listening to understand and not always to respond can build a bond of trust with your child.

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