It Starts with You: How Imperfect Parents Can Find Calm and Connection with Their Kids

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One of the most powerful quotes from the novel is “Love is not a feeling, it’s an ability.” This quote highlights the idea that love is not just an emotion, but an action that requires effort and commitment. It reflects the theme of the novel that true love is not easy, but it is worth fighting for. The Experience of Leadership is an anthology of stories, insights, and reflections from highly successful leaders that will motivate and inspire readers of all ages to embrace their journey as a leader.

It Starts with Us Quotes by Colleen Hoover - Goodreads

I realize in this moment that the hardest part about ending an abusive relationship is that you aren’t necessarily putting an end to the bad moments. The bad moments still rear their ugly heads every now and then. When you end an abusive relationship, it’s the good moments you put an end to. In our marriage, the few terrifying incidents were blanketed by so many good ones, but now that our marriage is over, the blanket has lifted and all I’m left with are the worst pieces of him. When our marriage was once full of heart and flesh that cushioned the skeleton, all that’s left is the skeleton now. Sharp, bony edges that slice right through me.” ― Colleen Hoover, It Starts with UsIn It Starts With You, marriage and family therapist and parent coach Nicole Schwarz offers a nonjudgmental, shame-free guide to parenting children with a calm confidence. Working from a place of grace and compassion, she encourages us to explore how our history, thoughts, and assumptions impact our parenting decisions. Moving away from traditional discipline strategies, Schwarz focuses on the importance of having a calm brain, connected relationships, respectful conversations, and a coaching mindset with our kids. He’s a broken man, but he isn’t broken because of me. He was broken before he met me. Sometimes people think if they love a broken person enough, they can be what finally repairs them, but the problem with that is the other person just ends up broken, too.” And every time I kiss you there, I want you to remember why I kissed you there the first time.” ― Colleen Hoover, It Starts with Us

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I want him to feel young for as long as he can. I want him to enjoy his time with me. I want him to know what love is long before I did.” ― Colleen Hoover, It Starts with UsIf you do something stupid, I’m going to be the friend who tells you you’re doing something stupid. I’m not going to join you in your stupidity.” ― Colleen Hoover, It Starts with Us The children will follow a set of tangible actions as prepared in alignment with the SDGs provided by the United Nations. Is that why I always feel worried for you? Because I love you?” ― Colleen Hoover, It Starts with Us