Overview

Mothers describe falling in love with their babies and then, more slowly, learning to understand them. Children flourish when their mothers love and understand them.

Author and Insights

For over 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds of mothers talking at her weekly discussion groups. In How Mothers Love she offers unique insights into how mothers and babies learn to communicate intimately with one another.

Foundations of Relationships

When adults relate to one another, they are building on the foundations usually laid down by their mothers. How Mothers Love is a study of how mothers start to build those foundations and covers areas such as: how to create emotional space for your unborn child; how to maintain a close relationship with two or more children; the transformation into motherhood and your role as a mother in wider society.

Support for Parents

By sharing the experiences of other mothers, Naomi Stadlen offers reassurance and support to all new parents as they navigate the highs and lows of the early years with their babies.