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Podcast: Managing Routines, Sleep, and Sugar Intake so Kids Can Thrive

By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | December 13, 2012

The holidays are so fun, but many kids get really out of whack. How to manage moodiness and exhaustion at this time of year.

Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening!

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