Hello families and welcome to the L.A. Parent podcast. Today our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, shares her surprise and delight when her preschooler tells her how much she "appreciates" the way Nina helps her clean up her toys and books in the kitchen. Did her baby really use the word "appreciate?" It's one of those moments that us parents will have over and over again -- the moment we realize our kids are growing up. 

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