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Kids struggling with chronic emotional and behavioral problems are sometimes labelled as "misbehaving" by parents and teachers alike. Here's how to speak to the child behind the behavior.
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This mindfulness practice can help transform your relationship to your phone—the very thing that can sometimes pull us toward mindlessness.
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