#90 Connecting Through Communication – Problem Solving

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FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 34 – Ask Questions. I’m Sorry, what?

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FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 31 – Acknowledging Feelings

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25526736/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What? I listen to my kid! And I always give him good advice. Of course, he doesn’t listen and doesn’t take my advice. Why is that? Does that sound familiar? Sometimes when we think we are listening we actually Read more…

FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 26 – Wishes in Fantasy

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