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# I Wish You a Less Efficient New Year 2016

January 18, 2016 1 min read 

In my post this month for Parents Magazine, I make the case for being a little less efficient this coming year. In exchange, you’ll enjoy your parenting experience a whole lot more. Try these 6 easy steps towards inefficiency and parenting fulfillment:

Click here for my latest post, and share with others

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