316. Love Never Hurts (that's expectations, fear, judgement)

pivot parenting by Heather Frazier

Apr 21, 202630:39Kids & family

If loving your teen feels heavy, confusing, or even painful… this episode will shift that. Love doesn't hurt. But what we think love is? That often does. In this episode, I walk you through what parents mistake for love,...

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