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April 21, 2022

Teen Sons & Substance Abuse

Many kids and teens today are being influenced by things they see on social media. While it has it's good sides, social media can also cause your child to compare themselves with others. John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to be more outward focused in a world driven by screens. Featuring Jonathan McKee.

Original Air Date: April 21, 2022
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It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.

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