When Mothers Talk

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When Mothers Talk is an intimate book about early child development and motherhood which offers an extraordinary view of the first three years of life and practical information that rarely gets talked about.

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When Mothers Talk is an intimate book about early child development and motherhood which offers an extraordinary view of the first three years of life and practical information that rarely gets talked about.

Ilene Lefcourt's unique experience leading groups for over 35 years with mothers, their babies, and toddlers informs every page. Lefcourt sensitively links mothers' childhood memories with current mother-child interactions, and exquisitely details mothers' unfolding insights. Vivid examples of mothers' memories, with hidden answers to typical questions and concerns, trigger the reader's own memories, self-reflection, and new ideas. The narrative approach of When Mothers Talk speaks directly to the reader and activates an experience similar to being in a supportive mother-baby-toddler group.

Experienced and new mothers, infant mental health students, and experienced professionals will find this original book, grounded in long-established ideas, exceptionally informative and inspiring.

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1. Becoming A Mother 2. A Baby Is Born 3. Childhood Memories 4. Mother-Baby and Mother-Toddler Intersubjectivity 5. Child Development Information and Self-Reflective Questions 6. Describing Your Baby and Toddler 7. Child Development Themes and Subthemes 8. Birth to 6 Months 9. 6 to 12 Months 10. 12 to 18 Months 11.18 to 24 Months 12. 24 to 30 Months 13. 30 to 36 Months 14. Growing Up