When Parents Don’t Agree â€“ Part 5

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When Parents Don’t Agree â€“ Part 5

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Apr 14, 2018

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Children thrive under consistent boundaries. When parents are not on the same page these boundaries cannot be consistent. It can ultimately make the child feel very insecure. Children will even test this to see if mom and dad are on the same page.

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