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Ep. 111: Laziness

Ep. 111: Laziness

Are teens really lazy? Listen to learn the reasons behind the teen laziness stereotype and how to talk with teenagers about it.

Ep. 110: Perfectionism

Ep. 110: Perfectionism

Don’t miss these concrete tips for identifying perfectionism, what to say and how to help teens channel perfectionist tendencies for the best.