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Friday, June 11, 2010

a story about the power of listening

http://www.handinhandparenting.org/news/176/64/The-Day-I-First-Partnered-with-My-Child

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Posted by karen alonge at 11:17 AM
Labels: coping skills for parents, dealing with fears, empathy

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