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Podcast: Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast
Episode: Staying Optimistic in Your Parenting
Description: Staying optimistic as a parent takes being intentional. John and Danny tell you whether they tend to be more of an optimist or a pessimist. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss how to be real with your kids when they need to grow, without being negative.  Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.  Receive the book "Resilient Kids" for your donation of any amount!  Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting  Raising Resilient Kids  6 Ways...