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January 5, 2023

Combating Pre-Teen & Teen Fears

When your child reaches the pre-teen and teen years, his or her fears will change quite a bit from the early years. John and Danny share how they've seen this in their own parenting and provide some insights for what do to if you have an emotional child. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.

Original Air Date: January 5, 2023

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When Your Kids See You Argue with Your Spouse

It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.

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