All On One Plate: Cultural Expectations on American Mothers

Come learn about the latest research on everything today’s parents have to deal with such as: safety; managing screen time; curbing entitlement; keeping kids healthy; promoting achievement; work-life balance; and so much more. Dr. Solveig Brown is the author of “All On One Plate: Cultural Expectations on American Mothers,” an anthropological study of 140 mothers who share the highs and lows of their parenting, relationship, and work experiences. Dr. Brown will also discuss how the women in her study dealt with feelings of pressure and guilt as they managed everything on their plate.

This free event is a wonderful opportunity for parents to come together to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting. The discussion will be aimed at parents of young children, birth to age 5. If you have older children also, you are certainly welcome to come and participate.

Child Care is available if requested a minimum of seven days in advance; come at 9:45 a.m., so you can get your children settled before Dr. Brown starts at 10 a.m. Sign up for childcare here.

This is a free event. Dr. Brown will have copies of her books for sale for $15.

About the Presenter: Dr. Solveig Brown is an anthropologist and author of All On One Plate: Cultural Expectations on American Mothers, which was a finalist for the Indies Book of the Year award. Her research is based on interviews and surveys with middle-class mothers who candidly talk about their parenting, relationship, and work experiences. Solveig has given keynotes and workshops to diverse groups, including: Fortune 500 Companies; Women in Leadership conferences; academic conferences; and community groups. For more information, visit her website.

Praise for “All On One Plate”: “Dr. Brown’s research asks all the right questions about the personal and cultural experiences of the modern American mother. The stories and insights resonated deeply with me as both a mother and social worker, and I am grateful for this important contribution to the national conversation.” —Carla Naumburg, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Ready, Set, Breathe and Parenting in the Present Moment