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It is mogels singular achievement that she makes these teachings relevant for any era and any household of any faith. Mar 06, 2018 my most recent parenting book is the blessing of a skinned knee by wendy mogel. In the trenches of a typical day, every parent encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and entitlement. It offers a both a fresh perspective and a return to some ageold thought.
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