A funny, practical guide to help moms maintain their sanity while soothing their colicky babies.
Roughly one out of five babies in the U.S. suffers from colic, and a mom can feel desperate for answers when her infant wails nonstop. The Colic Chronicles offers sweet comfort that she's not alone, not losing her mind, and not a bad mother--on the contrary, she should win an award!
As a mom who survived the colic wars, author Tara Kompare
dishes out
tried-and-true tips, from how to quell the desire to tackle mommy
"know-it-alls" in the checkout line; to mom self-care (e.g. showering
and eating in peace); to trying a host of colic-calming strategies.
With short, breezy chapters--easy to read during baby's blessed, rare
snoozes--this book brims with humor and vital information, sure to be a
lifesaver for countless mothers.
About the Author
Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.,
is a pharmacist and the mother of two girls. Her children's healthcare
column, "Medicine Mom," appears online and in select periodicals. She
lives in Seaford, Virginia, with her family.
The
Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While
Keeping Your Cool