The author's aim has been to gather from reliable sources the best ideas of the deepest thinkers, and to glean from the experience of others, as well as from her own, such thoughts and methods as have proved most helpful in cultivating and developing the essential elements of true character; and to bring them together in a convenient form for the use of mothers who appreciate their need of help to discharge acceptably the duties of their high calling, but have not the opportunity for extended study and research.