The Parenthood Decision: Deciding Whether You are Ready and Willing to Become a Parent
- ISBN-10
- 0385489803
- ISBN-13
- 9780385489805
- Category
- Family & Relationships
- Pages
- 238
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Main Street Books
- Authors
- Beverly Engel, M.F.C.C.
Description
The first guide to help readers assess their readiness for the challenges of parenthood poses thought-provoking questions, offers important information about child-rearing, and provides exercises that help readers draw their own conclusions. Original.
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