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Mother On
From the author of Dear Motherhood , the book that has stolen the hearts of mothers around the world, comes the second in Emma Heaphy’s collection of honest and healing poetry and prose on early motherhood.
Mother On is your very own manual on the continuation of early motherhood.
Written through the eyes, mind and heart of a mother who is no longer new at mothering, but still faces fresh challenges every day, this book fills many of the never-ending gaps that this season brings.
Within these pages you will find new learnings, unspoken realities and healing perspectives. The words will transport you through, and back to, key moments in your early motherhood journey. Moments that may not mirror the perspective of a first-time mother, but that reflect the continuation of learning through the words of a more seasoned one.
From pregnancy, postpartum, and life with multiple children to judgement, shame and what that can mean for your relationship, this book covers it all.
Quite simply, it will hold your hand, touch your heart, and leave you feeling seen, heard and validated. It will carry you as you mother on.
“Emma’s heart-felt, and heart-warming words will affirm all of your feelings. You will feel heard and seen, knowing that you aren’t alone as you love and learn through the hard and the happy moments of mothering little ones.”
Pinky Mckay, Author
“Emma’s writing is exquisite. She goes right to the heart of the highs and lows of the magical mess that is motherhood. If I’m ever feeling alone in it all, a moment leafing through her musings makes me instantly feel more connected — to myself, to my child and to the other warrior mothers out there.”
Ali Bastian, Actor
“Emma's words have been the balm for my soul more times than I can count. I've found comfort and validation in them and felt not so alone.”
Dilshad B, Founder of The Gentle Mamma
“Emma’s words speak straight to the heart of every mother, whether new or seasoned. Reading her words is like the comforting embrace every mother so desperately needs.”
Rachael Shepard-Ohta, Sleep specialist and Founder of Hey Sleepy Baby
Mother On is your very own manual on the continuation of early motherhood.
Written through the eyes, mind and heart of a mother who is no longer new at mothering, but still faces fresh challenges every day, this book fills many of the never-ending gaps that this season brings.
Within these pages you will find new learnings, unspoken realities and healing perspectives. The words will transport you through, and back to, key moments in your early motherhood journey. Moments that may not mirror the perspective of a first-time mother, but that reflect the continuation of learning through the words of a more seasoned one.
From pregnancy, postpartum, and life with multiple children to judgement, shame and what that can mean for your relationship, this book covers it all.
Quite simply, it will hold your hand, touch your heart, and leave you feeling seen, heard and validated. It will carry you as you mother on.
“Emma’s heart-felt, and heart-warming words will affirm all of your feelings. You will feel heard and seen, knowing that you aren’t alone as you love and learn through the hard and the happy moments of mothering little ones.”
Pinky Mckay, Author
“Emma’s writing is exquisite. She goes right to the heart of the highs and lows of the magical mess that is motherhood. If I’m ever feeling alone in it all, a moment leafing through her musings makes me instantly feel more connected — to myself, to my child and to the other warrior mothers out there.”
Ali Bastian, Actor
“Emma's words have been the balm for my soul more times than I can count. I've found comfort and validation in them and felt not so alone.”
Dilshad B, Founder of The Gentle Mamma
“Emma’s words speak straight to the heart of every mother, whether new or seasoned. Reading her words is like the comforting embrace every mother so desperately needs.”
Rachael Shepard-Ohta, Sleep specialist and Founder of Hey Sleepy Baby
262 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2022
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June 24, 2022
Beautifully written poetry about being a mother of young children that is validating and encouraging. I want to share this book with all my mom friends experiencing this extremely challenging but rewarding season of life. Good for late-night newborn feeding sessions.
October 22, 2023
I really enjoyed Dear Motherhood (which i usually buy for all new mothers in my life!) and love her Instagram content, so I grabbed this book, too. I still enjoyed it, but found myself able to relate to fewer sections.
This book is great as a read for any mother, but especially for a mother of more than one kid. Some poems really spoke to me and made me emotional, some sections I just skimmed. Overall, worth the investment of reading for those pieces that I will return to over and over again.
This book is great as a read for any mother, but especially for a mother of more than one kid. Some poems really spoke to me and made me emotional, some sections I just skimmed. Overall, worth the investment of reading for those pieces that I will return to over and over again.
April 11, 2023
I enjoyed this book so much more then the first. It felt like an actual poetry book rather then just a diary. The poems were beautifully written with meaning. Some of them rhymed which I also love in poetry. Motherhood poetry is so special and beautiful and I really loved the different aspects of motherhood poems that the author wrote about.
August 10, 2024
I'm unintentionally reading Emma's books backwards but it does not matter the order. I love how easy these books are to read. Simple short poems and just thoughts from a mother. Words of encouragement and inspiration. Words to relate to and reminders to soak in motherhood.
I purchased this as a gift for a friend and read it very fast, but it's definitely a book I would read again and purchase my own copy. This version is more catored towards to mom's of toddlers and more than one child.
I purchased this as a gift for a friend and read it very fast, but it's definitely a book I would read again and purchase my own copy. This version is more catored towards to mom's of toddlers and more than one child.
January 1, 2023
From an emotional standpoint, Heaphy nails it. There were pieces that I could have written. Some of the writing was repetitive, especially about being tired, which I get as a mother, but it got old a little bit. So more like 4.5 stars.
January 22, 2025
A book of poems has never made cry so hard. Incredible
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