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What the World Needs Now: Intentional Parenting – A Conversation with Destiny Bennett and Dr. Stacey Patton

Name: What the World Needs Now: Intentional Parenting – A Conversation with Destiny Bennett and Dr. Stacey Patton
Start: 2023-04-20T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-04-20T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Virtual

April 20, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The terms “gentle parenting” and “intentional parenting” are trending these days. But what do these terms even mean? What does this kind of parenting look like IRL (in real life)? Does research support its effectiveness? And why does all this matter—especially for children and families of color? Join us for a powerful conversation with parenting expert Destiny Bennett and child advocate Dr. Stacey Patton as we delve into these questions and more.

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