Birth Order and Parenting

Birth Order and ParentingThe Matt Townsend Show • Season 7, Episode 22, Segment 3

Jan 25, 2018 • 27m

Jeanette Bennett is founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, where she primarily focuses on Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine, and Prosper Magazine. Jeanette earned a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism from BYU and has been a regular guest on HuffPostLive. Sometimes people step away from a job because of health issues, family emergencies, or other personal issues. Jeanette Bennett talks about the challenges around Birth Order and Parenting.

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