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Team-Spirited Parenting

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Praise for Dr. Darlene Powell Hopson and Dr. Derek S. Hopson"Team-Spirited Parenting is a practical, positive guide. The Hopsons offer concrete advice to help parents work together to raise healthy, happy children. This is valuable reading for every parent."-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolDiscover the Power of Team Spirit and Share the Success that Comes When You: Know that the past does not control you Accept your child's other parent for the person he/she is Learn to communicate your feelings openly Know when and how to reach out for help Become clear, firm, and consistent in directing your child's behavior Love each of your children as individuals Get to know your children's friends Open your life to joy each day

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