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Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths

Alex Bollen

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What if everything you've been told about being a "good mother" was designed to make you fail? Motherdom: Breaking Free from Bad Science and Good Mother Myths dismantles the impossible myths of modern motherhood, exposing how contradictory expert advice, flawed science, and ever-shifting standards keep mothers in perpetual guilt. From breastfeeding dogma to "brain-building" obsessions, these myths serve political agendas while ignoring systemic failures. Bollen reveals how marginalized mothers suffer most and calls for radical change: moving from individual blame to collective care infrastructure.

In this KitUP, you'll learn:

• Exposure of the fraudulent science behind parenting guilt

• A vision of "Motherdom" built on community support, not perfection

• Tools to reject impossible standards and reclaim your humanity

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