Being there: why prioritizing motherhood in the first three years matters

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.