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Aug. 12, 2025

Parenting with Unpredictable Children

Parenting with Unpredictable Children
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One of the keys to successful parenting is being willing to adapt to change. Danny shares with John about how he's had to be flexible with his own kids. Then, Jim Daly talks to Melissa Hannigan on how she's learned to deal with her children's spontaneity. She also gives a few healthy mindsets for parents.

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