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This is education from the atlas. It does not diagnose and does not prescribe a dose. Also note How do I know if we are already in a fear climate?: Ask: Does my child hide mistakes from me? Do I use contempt as control? After conflict, can they still come close? Hiding and contempt are red flags..
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