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But remember, before you rush to judgement, that all mothers are ultimately driven by the same engine, despite their differing makes and models. We are all just doing what we think is best for our children.
“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”
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“They have the unique ability to listen to one story and understand another.”
― Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out
― Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out
“Sallie said, “One: name the disease. Tell the truth about the prognosis. Two: reassure the children that they didn’t cause it. Three: tell them everything the doctors are doing to help. Four: don’t hide anything.” After growing up on the wisdom “Don’t tell”
― This I Believe: On Motherhood
― This I Believe: On Motherhood
“You’re supposed to make mistakes. You’re just starting out. Mistakes are a good thing. They mean you were brave enough to try something hard.”
― Jumpstart the World
― Jumpstart the World
“beliefs: (1) they have some control over their lives; (2) they can learn from failure; (3) they matter as human beings; and (4) they have real strengths to rely on and share.”
― Option B
― Option B
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