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Sarah MacLaughlin

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Communication, Education, Parenting & Families

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Sarah MacLaughlin is a social worker, parent educator, and full time writer for ZERO TO THREE. She has worked with children and families for over 30 years. Sarah is from the Bay Area and now lives with her family in the woods of Maine. She's also mom to a teenager who gives her plenty of opportunities to take her own advice. ...more

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Average rating: 4.39 · 67 ratings · 18 reviews · 2 distinct works

	What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children 4.27 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raising Humans with Heart: Not A How To Manual 4.72 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay

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Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety

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