Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-269) and index.

Smarter than we think -- Honey, the kids shrunk my brain! -- The nea rly uncharted wilderness of mothers' brains -- Perception : the expandi ng realm of a mother's senses -- Efficiency : how necessity is the moth er of multitasking -- Resiliency : reducing stress, enhancing smarts -- Motivation : how mothers summon courage & ambition -- Emotional intell igence : how motherhood teaches social smarts -- Mr. Moms & other altru ists : paybacks to proxies -- Better than business school : mothers' ad ded value at work -- Smarter than ever : why motherhood today takes a l ot of brains -- Re-engineering the mommy track : ideas from some brainy travelers -- Political drive : the magic of motivated mothers -- Neuro scientists know best : 10 tips to make the most of your mommy brain.