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Parachutes For Parents

Parachutes For Parents

By Ashley Harris

A parachute is used to help slow down the descent of a heavy object. These parachutes are to help lift up parents. Listen to these tips and tidbits on how to go through your life as a parent. If you have any questions you want me to address, send it to parachutes4parents@gmail.com or ashaharr@tennessee.edu and I may be able to make it into an episode!

Brought to you by Ashley Harris, Lake County UT Extension FCS/4-H Agent

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UT-ExtensionLake-County-103260506420543
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Tips for your morning routine ---> http://ccetompkins.org/family/parent-pages/school-related/minimizing-morning-madness


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Age Group Order:

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Source:

Effective discipline for children. (2004). Paediatrics & child health, 9(1), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/9.1.37


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Welcome to Parachutes for Parents

Welcome to Parachutes for Parents

Welcome to my podcast!

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