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The Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool

If you aren't familiar with The Colic Chronicles, here's a little about it.

Product Description
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.

And here's what the reviewers say.

Honest, Practical Help for Moms with a Colicky Baby with Humor Mixed in
"The Colic Chronicles" is honest, practical help for the mothers of a colicky baby. The book is funny, witty, honest and reassuring. From start to finish, Kompare manages to cover each issue the mother of a colicky baby may face with humor and insight. She covers: How to handle the news, getting help, feelings of inadequacy, ways to soothe your colicky baby, and many more spot-on issues. A mom dealing with colic will find instant comfort and help without having to go to a support group!
By Claudine Wolk "Author of It Gets Easier! and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers".

VERY useful--and lots of fun, too
The picture on the cover tells it all: once again, your sweet baby is red in the face and screaming, tears pouring down his chubby cheeks. Yikes! What can you do?

The author covers your horror to discover that you survived nine months of nausea, back pain, and kicks in the ribs" (p 3) only to discover that the unpleasant part of motherhood is not over. She reveals her baby was perfect...until day 14. And then the colic began.

She offers jokes and ways to soothe your child, suggestions such as asking friends for help and eating chocolate, and gives some great advice on what works. Belly rubs, show tunes, and pacifiers are all discussed, both the pros and the cons.

Useful and bound to make you smile.
By Jeri Nevermind

Funny and Informative
This book was so cute and funny! I really liked that it had useful information, but wasn't preachy or patronizing. Kompare's ability to laugh at herself and see the humor in an admittedly dark situation made this book a pleasure to read. The "Countdown Calender" at the back was a great idea. I would recommend this book as a perfect baby shower or new mom gift. Can't wait to read more from this author.
By S. Gillette