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Today’s episode is a continuation of a conversation that Mister Brown had with guest, Ruthie Boston. Ruthie is a school teacher, wife, and mother of two. Listen in to hear more about parenting expectations and how those expectations can affect the way we parent our kids.

Click this link to listen to Part 1 of the Parenting Expectations series.

[5:40 ] Five parenting expectations you didn’t know you had

[5:43 ] One: To co-sleep or not to co-sleep with your children

[10:16 ] Two: Different parenting styles

[16:20 ] Three: Gender role expectations

[20:45 ] Four: Expectations of your child’s behavior

[26:45 ] How to love, lead, and launch your kids

[27:50 ] Five: Housekeeping expectations

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Book: Paul Tripp, Parenting

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