How to Talk to Teenagers
by Doni Joszef, LMSWThe first step is to stop talking and listen, without any agendas.
In a world that fantasizes about perfection, Shmuel did not meet any one’s expectations.
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The first step is to stop talking and listen, without any agendas.
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