The focus is on the early experiences of the child and the consequences for their development, as well as on how we, as sufficiently good mothers or sufficiently good therapists, engage with children. Contributions from Lucy Alexander, Jennifer Browner, Lesley Caldwell, Anita Colloms, Deirdre Dowling, Ann Horne, Angela Joyce, Julie Kitchener, Monica Lanyado, Rachel Melville-Thomas, Caryn Onions, Adam Phillips, Gail Philipps, Helen Taylor Robinson, Mani Vastardis. "A very stimulating and wonderfully written book." (Juliet Hopkins, Child Analyst, Tavistock Clinic, London) "This unique book brings together clinical experiences in different settings." (Prof. Gunnar Carlberg, University of Stockholm) "An excellent and absolutely contemporary book." (Judith Edwards, Journal of Child Psychotherapy).