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“Every time a child organizes and completes a chore, spends some time alone without feeling lonely, loses herself in play for an hour, or refuses to go along with her peers in some activity she feels is wrong, she will be building meaning and a sense of worth for herself and harmony in her family.”

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Barbara Coloroso

Barbara Coloroso is a renowned author and educator, known for her works in the field of children and youth education. Her writings cover a range of topics from parent-child relationships, educational methods, to adolescent behavior, aiming to help parents and educators better understand and support the younger generation. more

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