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May 23, 2023

Parenting Isn't Like the Movies

Parenting Isn't Like the Movies
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Movies can be fun, but raising kids in real life isn't the same as the films portray. John and Danny share how to stop comparing your parenting with movies, and Jim Daly speaks with Lisa-Jo Baker about how she's wrestled with comparison as a parent.

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