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    June 25, 2020 By Jen Leave a Comment 1

    When Children Feel Like a Burden

    Any loving parent doesn’t want to admit there are times their children feel like a burden. The reality is, however, every parent has moments when their brain shifts into non-relational mode.

    When this happens, everything from children to family can feel burdensome! This doesn’t mean you love them any less. It means your brain is running in a diminished state where joy is now out of reach. Learn how to stay relational with your family and keep joy levels high over the summer.

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