Newburyport Public Library

Being there, why prioritizing motherhood in the first three years matters, Erica Komisar, LCSW with Sydny Miner

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-257) and index

index present

non fiction

Being there

bibliography

953981409

Erica Komisar, LCSW with Sydny Miner

why prioritizing motherhood in the first three years matters

"In this important and conversation-starting book, veteran psychoanalyst Erica Komisar offers a provocative and compelling premise: a mother's emotional and physical presence in her child's life--especially during the first three years--means that her child has a greater chance of growing up emotionally healthy, happy, secure, and resilient. When that essential presence goes missing, the child is at higher risk for social, emotional, and developmental issues, both immediate and long term. Compassionate and balanced, and focusing on the emotional health and well-being of children as well as that of the mothers who care for them, this book shows mothers and fathers how to give their children the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults"--, Provided by publisher

Part 1. A mother's presence. More is more -- Debunking the myths of modern motherhood : making better choices -- What does it mean to be a present mother? -- Presence 101 : being present and engaged to meet your baby's needs -- Making it better : strengthening and repairing the mother-child bond -- When you can't be there : the benefits and challenges of surrogate caregiving -- Part 2. The costs of being absent. Understanding the costs of being absent -- When mothers turn away : postpartum depression and the legacy of absence -- Part 3. Changing the conversation. Why don't we value mothering? -- Where do we go from here? : making the needs of families a priority