mothering

Noun

 * 1) The nurturing of a child by its mother.
 * 2) The protective behaviour of a mother towards her child.
 * 3) Nurturing or protective behaviour reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother.
 * 4)  Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).
 * 1)  Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).
 * 1)  Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).
 * 1)  Shortened form of a-mothering ; practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday).