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The Shock and Beauty of Early Parenthood

Reach Out and Read··17 August 2026·37 min

About this episode

What does it mean to be "enough" as a parent, caregiver, or professional? Where is my "maternal instinct" if I don't feel an instant bond? How do fathers come to feel like fathers — and what if the connection doesn't come right away?" These are just some of the questions explored using narrative and reflection by Dr. Junlei Li and Thelma Ramirez in their new early relational health project, The Shock and Beauty of Early Parenthood.