#2 Parenting Sucks (Sometimes)

Pregnant Pause with Zak and Shira by Zak Rosen

Mar 24, 201700:18:02Kids & family

Zak and Shira talk to parents who admit, sometimes, parenting really sucks. Is it even worth it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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