As the school year starts, stop judging and start linking arms as we make the best decisions we can in these tough times. Counselor Michelle Nietert encourages parents to do some emotion coaching with their kids to minimize back-to-school anxiety.

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Theme Music: "Sunny Martha" by Cade Popkin

Today's Guest: Michelle Nietert is a counselor, speaker, podcast host, and author of Loved & Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls.

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Things We Talk About:

• Moms in Prayer
• Episode #7: The Power of Prayer
• TODAY article about going back to school
• Loved & Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls
• Made Like Martha book
• Lee Nienhuis

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