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A Therapist Explains The Challenges Of Parenting In Community

In mindbodygreen’s parenting column, Parenthetical, mbg parenting contributor, psychotherapist, and writer Lia Avellino explores the dynamic, enriching, yet often complicated journey into parenthood. In today’s installment, Avellino explores why community can be hard to cultivate.
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