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“We all wanted babies - but did any of us want children?”

Quote by Eda LeShan

Book:How to survive parenthood

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How to survive parenthood

This book offers advice and strategies for managing the complexities of parenthood, addressing topics such as discipline, communication, and maintaining personal well-being amidst family life. more

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Eda LeShan, born on June 6, 1922, was an accomplished American writer known for her diverse works in fiction, poetry, and prose. Her unique style and profound insights into human emotions and social relationships have made her a prominent figure in literature. more

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“most of us carry into marriage not only our childlike illusions, but we bring to it as well the demand that it has to be wonderful, because it's supposed to be.”

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“If you are a parent it helps if you are a grown-up.”

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“Sex is something we are, not something we do.”

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“Depression occurs when you are not being yourself. You're probably doing things you don't want to do.”

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“It is strange but true that although we may have learned all sorts of important facts while raising our own children, when we become grandparents we still tend to forget a whole lot of things we knew.”

May Children Stills Important Whole Facts Forget Strange Parenthood Grandparent Strange But True

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“It helps parents to feel better if we remind them of our failures with them! And how they turned out just fine despite our imperfections.... We never get over needing nurturing parents. The more we comfort our own adult children, the more they can comfort our grandchildren.”

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