Give your child the opportunity to make decisions

Emerging Minds Podcast

Give your child the opportunity to make decisions - episode six

Jun 25 2020 | 00:10:59

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Show Notes

In this episode, two rural parents share their experiences in how they support their children to make decisions and have their voices heard. Clinical psychologists John Dean and Andrea Baldwin provide their practice wisdom for parents and caregivers on why it’s important to support a child on their own decision-making, and some practical strategies on supporting a child to achieve this.

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