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Tell Me About Your Mother... w/ Hannah Zeavin and Helen Charman

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The Evolution of Motherhood and Media

This chapter examines the contributions of Dr. Spock and Winnicott to psychology and how their ideas have shaped societal narratives around motherhood. It discusses the cyclical influence of media on childhood experiences and the evolving expectations of mothers, from scientific to libidinal approaches. Through a critical lens, it highlights the anxieties of modern parenting and the interplay between historical and contemporary maternal ideals.

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