Book · 2017 · Family & Relationships
Being There
Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters
Why people recommend it
Being There by Erica Komisar is a parenting and child development book that argues for the critical importance of maternal presence during a child's earliest years. Steven Bartlett recommended the 2017 publication on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, praising it as an exceptional guide that explains why prioritizing motherhood in the first three years matters. During the same episode, Steven Bartlett also brought up the book in conversation with the author herself, noting the specific subtitle on the cover that emphasizes how early motherhood is supported by studies, research, evolution, and science. While exploring these themes, the host questioned the author's strong emphasis on motherhood, using the text as a focal point to debate the broader implications of early childhood caregiving and parental roles. The discussion highlighted how the book utilizes scientific and evolutionary arguments to advocate for infants and newborns, addressing modern parenting pressures and child development. Through these podcast appearances, the work gained attention for its bold stances on family dynamics, sparking conversations among listeners regarding the responsibilities and societal pressures placed on mothers during the foundational stages of a child's life.
Who recommended it
- Steven Bartlett Recommended
Steven Bartlett — 2 mentions
“and I noticed that on your first book which was written in 2017 being there on the cover it says why prioritizing motherhood in big letters in the first three years matters scientifically evolutionarily with studies and research”
“we've got these two exceptional books here being there why prioritizing motherhood is the F in the first three years matters which is a wonderful book that was published in 2017 I believe”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I have the first, Being There, about zero to three.”
“and uh wrote my first book being there because what what happened is I was seeing this uptick and mental illness in children”
“so ADHD was one of the factors that drove me to right right being there”