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What does it mean?
Parenting involves constant tests of patience and courage.
In plain terms
Parenting is hard.
What can you take from it?
Parents face constant challenges.

Where it applies

  • raising children
  • household management

Putting it to work

  • stay calm during messes
  • prepare for challenges

Questions to consider

  • What tests your patience daily?

Another view

Not all parenting moments are this intense.

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