The real cradle that holds the baby is the emotional climate between new parents. Many significant social problems [like violence] in our society can be traced back to this negative emotional climate in families. -John Gottman

 

The real cradle that holds the baby is the emotional climate between new parents. Many significant social problems [like violence] in our society can be traced back to this negative emotional climate in families.


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We used to think the rate of postpartum depression was 9 percent. We now know it is much higher than that.

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They have flexibility and humor and affection.

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Kids find the setting of limits comforting and soothing. They need to know that (the parent is) in control.

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It's a myth that if you solve your problems you'll automatically be happy. We need to teach couples that they'll never solve most of their problems.

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