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Will Someone Please Help Our Family!!
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 210 · Duration: 00:16:12 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, Will Someone Please Help Our Family!! Today we’re hearing from Joelle from Sacramento, CA and Joelle writes: Dear Neil, We’ve been struggling with our daughter (15) for several years. She’s been diagnosed with […]
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I Always Felt Unloved
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 209 · Duration: 00:23:20 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, I Always Felt Unloved. Today we’re hearing from Nadia from Vancouver, BC, and Nadia writes: Hi Neil! Thanks so much for your fabulous podcast. Your advice and knowledge have really helped me with […]
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Unlocking The Secrets of The Talk
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 208 · Duration: 00:20:20 Well here’s an interesting dilemma. We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, Unlocking The Secrets Of The Talk. Today we’re hearing from Cindy from Coral Springs, Florida and Cindy writes: Dear Neil, We have a 12-year-old son who does reasonably […]
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When Negotiation Becomes Meaningless: Breaking Free from the Parent-Teen Control Battle
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 207 · Duration: 00:20:05 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, When Negotiation Becomes Meaningless. Today we’re hearing from Fiona from Indianapolis, Indiana. And Fiona writes: Dear Neil, Is this something you’ve run into before? My son’s father and I didn’t stay together, and […]
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Strategies for Thanksgiving Success
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 206 · Duration: 00:13:43 Here we are on the eve of Thanksgiving. There’s plenty to look forward to and plenty to prepare for – no not the food, the people. We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, Strategies for Thanksgiving Success. I want to […]
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My Family Is Stuck And It’s Killing My Husband
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 205 · Duration: 00:22:25 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, My Family Is Stuck And It’s Killing My Husband. Today we’re hearing from June and June is from Toronto, and she writes: Hi Neil, My husband and I have a 23-year-old son who […]
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When Is It Okay To Reward Our Kids?
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 204 · Duration: 00:19:35 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, When Is It Okay To Reward Our Kids? Today we’re hearing from Carol from Long Island New York and Carol writes: Dear Neil, I have a question about paying for grades. Our 15-year-old […]
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The Double Softy Syndrome Meets Locus Of Control
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 203 · Duration: 00:20:39 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, The Double Softy Syndrome Meets Locus Of Control. Today we’re hearing from Cammy from Joliet, Illinois. And Cammy writes: Dear Neil, Our 17-year-old daughter has become a terrorist in our home. She’s always […]
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Ditch The Guilt: Why Chronic Parenting Guilt Is Hurting You (And How to Heal)
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 202 · Duration: 00:20:13 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, Ditch The Guilt, It Ain’t Helping. Here’s a scenario many of you can relate to: Your son has a report due with plenty of time to work on it. He has learning issues […]
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