Edit Your Life Episode 198: Dealing With Disappointment

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We’re living in the era of disappointments of all stripes, from missing daily conveniences to major milestones. In Episode 198, Christine and Asha talk about dealing with disappointment—from learning how to be a good listener, to being mindful of how people process disappointment, to learning validation statements, to asking for what you need and do-overs if necessary.

Edit Your Life Show · Episode 198: Dealing With Disappointment

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Resources mentioned in this episode

Minimalist Parenting (our book)
Parent Hacks (Asha’s book)
Christine’s roundup on sweatshirts that look like real shirts
Episode 77: Parenting Do-Overs

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