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How to Influence Instead of Control

How to Influence Instead of Control

The Art and Science of Mom: The Autonomy-Supportive Diaries

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Emily Edlynn
May 16, 2023
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As shared in last week’s newsletter about the Control Conundrum, I have learned that the transition to summer brings out my control issues in full force. As we are now on the countdown to the next school-to-summer transition, it’s good to remember that transitions of all kinds can be risky periods for more controlling impulses. This is because when we l…

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