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The pitfalls of being a 'Friend-Parent'.
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The pitfalls of being a 'Friend-Parent'.

Jess explores why young children need us to be their ‘North Star’ much more than they need us to be their friend, and she shares how to build a close, loving relationship that better supports our children's emotional and social development.

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