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

by Tara Kompare

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738212678
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	01/28/2008
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	374 KB

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.