Parenthood is intimidating!

It's totally OK to be intimidated by becoming a parent - no matter if it's your first time or you've done it before. Dr. Julie Gottman shares some of her insights for new parents-to-be.

[sherececocco]

Happy tears are my fuel. I became a mom at 17 years old. 10 of 10 on the ACEs test. I had no one person to mirror. I still rocked it.
My kids are 3 of the best people I have ever known.

[danastonerock]

I really like this lady, love the way she speaks. Good stuff! thank you.

[inbalreichmancohen]

I'm so happy for you that you had such a positive experience.

[tiffanyknowles]

I'm 34 turning 35 this year, and I'm scared that I will never have the opportunity to have children. I've supported myself since I was 17 and I worry that I won't find a partner to build a family with. I'm petrified that if I choose the wrong partner I'll be left to raise a child on my own, and that we will be destitute; and that's in the best case that I do find a partner. I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place; and it's a very painful place to be.

[jkat]

I found hurtful these kind of comments for the women who cannot have children because of medical issues especially because I know so many women that are jealous of childless marriages who say they love their children but it is just too much stress and work.