Chapman, Gary D., 1938-

Things I wish I'd known before we became parents / Gary Chapman with Shannon Warden. - 196 pages ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 195).

I wish I'd known -- That having children radically changes your schedule -- That children are expensive -- That no two children are alike -- That potty training is no laughing matter -- That children need boundaries -- That children's emotional health is as important as physical health -- That children are greatly influenced by our model -- That sometimes parents need to apologize -- That social skills are as important as academic skills -- That parents are responsible for their child's education -- That marriages do not thrive on autopilot -- That children can bring you great joy.

Dr. Gary Chapman longtime relationship expert and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages teams up with Dr. Shannon Warden professor of counseling, wife, and mother of three to give young parents a book that is practical, informed, and enjoyable. Together they share what they wished they had known before having kids.

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Parenting--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Child rearing--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BV 4529 / .C434 2016