Birth Quote by Gabrielle Palmer

All of our life is but a mass of small habits - practical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual - that bear us irresistibly toward our…

— William James

It is high time to declare an end to the breastfeeding dictatorship that is drowning women in guilt and worry just when they most…

— Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

“Hospitals, designed originally for the battle-wounded, are noisy places where clattering trolleys, early waking for medical routines and night-lighting disrupt sleep. After birth women…

— Gabrielle Palmer

Someone must transform income into the food, shelter, clothing, nurture, discipline, education, minding, nursing, transportation, and emotional support that creates life outside of the…

— Anne-Marie Slaughter

“The flower-covered grave of the saint in the inner room could be seen dimly through the narrow doorway. In front of it was a…

— Khwaja Ahmad Abbas

“If you experience feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, your poor self-image may keep you from exploring your social self and getting to know…

— Jonathan Berent

The young love and cherish people and places from which they receive the skills and the emotional support which enable them to make it…

— James P. Comer

Hugs are helpful, especially when women step out into a mostly male political world. Emotional support, at critical moments, enables women to stay in…

— Madeleine M. Kunin

“This portion of the chapter is directed at those of you whose son or daughter or other relative is in denial about his or…

— Jonathan Berent

In a culture in which interpersonal relationships are generally considered to provide the answer to every form of distress, it is sometimes difficult to…

— Anthony Storr

“Working outward in concentric circles from the single mother's situation, we can easily draw a picture of what a 'good' mother-son relationship needs in…

— Michael Gurian

“Sweet girl, dry your tears. I’ve got a plan.”

— JoDee Neathery