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Dec. 5, 2023

Letting Go of Control & Unrealistic Expectations

Letting Go of Control & Unrealistic Expectations
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It's easy to find your identity in your children's performance, but it's also very unhealthy. Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about how she's struggled with that as a mom. Also, Danny chats with John on ways he's learned to work through unrealistic expectations as a dad.

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