Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-342).
Introduction: Finding Heroes -- What Mothers Are -- Fearlessly Protective: You're More Powerful than You Think -- Peacemakers: The Maternal Art of Settling Disputes -- Giving: Helping People Consciously -- Emotional: The Power of Heartfelt Feelings -- Creative: Using What You Have and Know -- Fair: Taking Turns Honestly -- What Mothers Do -- Teach Right from Wrong: Asserting Our Moral Authority -- Nurture: Cultivating Growth -- Comfort Those in Distress: The Art of Healing -- See the Good in Our Children: The Unexpected Perks of Unconditional Love -- Ask for Help: The Common Sense Approach to Get What You Want -- Nag: Knowing When Not to Let Up -- Do It Ourselves: Our Immigrant/Pioneer Legacy -- What Mothers Need -- To Take Time Out: A Mother's Sense of Priority -- To Form Supportive Relationships: Reaching Out and Creating a Lifeline -- To Talk about Our Problems: The Courage to Be Vulnerable -- To Know Why Something Happened: Knowledge to Make Things Better -- To Find a Way to Stop Grieving: Turning Pain into Action and Purpose -- Conclusion: Becoming Our Own Heroes.