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Weekend Reflection: Shoulder to lean on

Posted by Dominique Goh September 16, 2012 - Filed in Parenting - #Weekend Reflections - 129 views

Last weekend I have been thinking a lot of the important roles that we have to play as parents. We not only have to be their provider but also their teacher and guide. We hold such a great influence on our kids. Sometimes the responsibility can be overwhelming.

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