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How to Navigate a Cooling-Off Period

How to Navigate a Cooling-Off Period — Practical communication guides from the Relationships lane. HowTo: Family Edition: family how-tos that actually help.

Recognizing the Need for a Pause
Establishing a Plan in Advance
Using the Time Productively
Returning to the Conversation

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