It isn’t often that I stumble upon a book that I believe needs to be added to EVERY parent’s bookshelf, but this is definitely one of them! With a title like if your kid eats this book, everything will still be okay it’s immediately obvious that Lara Zibners, MD has written a book completely unlike anything else out there.
It’s funny, intelligent, witty, honest, medically balanced and definitely a great read! You won’t find this to be one of those boring medical how-to or info books that you can read to go to sleep! With this book you’ll be sucked in and drawn to read chapters on subjects that you know you may never need to know about, but it’s funny to hear what she has to say about it anyway.
Just an example….as I was reading through it to present to all of you, I stumbled upon the section on Colic. If you have never had a child with colic, or been very close to someone who has, you will have absolutely NO understanding or appreciation for the amazing advice being given in this section. I called my sister…the queen of daughters with colic (and figuring out how to cope with it) and read the entire section to her knowing full well that she would LOVE it…she did! She especially loved that Dr. Zibners mentioned the only book that has gotten my sister through her two girls with colic. Prompting me to give Dr. Zibners two thumbs up…and a big ole hug from my sis!
Author, Lara Zibners, MD (an emergency room pediatrician) has seen far too many children taken to the ER who didn’t need to be there. I love her grounded advice on everything from what to keep in your medicine cabinet (even this experienced mom could use a refresher course in that from time to time), how to tell if the situation is really an emergency or not and if you do have to go to the ER, what to expect when you get there.
I really do encourage families do their research ahead of time. I know it isn’t something that any of us want to think about ever needing to do, but much like finding a qualified pediatrician, it does help to know up front what your best options are. Many parents don’t know that there are some hospitals that have pediatricians on hand and some that don’t…if your child doesn’t have a life threatening emergency, you should always take them to the hospital that offers pediatric care. For instance, if there is a Children’s hospital in your city, take them to the ER there. Many ER’s aren’t really equipped to be the best option for childrens’ care, especially if there are many higher level pediatric facilities within the same city…so do your homework.
You can read an excerpt from the book HERE. Dr. Lara Zibners has a great website too where she answers some great questions, has more information about her book and even has a section where you can ask a question or tell your story.
If you would like to win a copy of this book for your family bookshelf (or a friend), be sure to check out Dr. Lara Zibners’ site, then come back here and leave a comment telling me why you’d love to have a copy of this book.
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:08 pm 1
this sounds perfect for a friend of mine – i’d love to give it to her
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:08 pm 2
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July 4th, 2009 at 2:07 pm 3
This would be great because I have a little boy that’s always getting into trouble, and I’m expecting another little one in a week!! I swear I’ve forgotten about how to care for little babies, so if there were things like colic or acid reflux to be concerned with, it would be oh-so-handy to have this book on hand!
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July 5th, 2009 at 6:09 pm 4
I would love to be entered. It sounds amazing. My friend is going to be a first time mom so I’m sure she’d be happy to have this, and her sister had colic so just in case her son does as well, she’d love that section!
-Lauren
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July 6th, 2009 at 11:12 am 5
I’ve seen this book reviewed on a couple of different sites and I think it would be a great addition to my bookshelf. I’m also thinking about buying a copy as a gift for my friend who is pregnant with her first.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:15 am 6
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July 6th, 2009 at 11:17 am 7
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July 10th, 2009 at 8:29 am 8
I’d love to have a copy of this book because it is about time we had a practical, informative, no-nonsense medical guide for children!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:25 am 9
i am a social worker who works with many new parents who don’t know a whole lot on parenting. this would be a great read for me and then i could share it and educate them. plus, im a mom of two, so i need a little help myself!
July 10th, 2009 at 12:34 pm 10
Great read, great contest!
July 10th, 2009 at 1:09 pm 11
I would love to win this, as a first time mom I have no clue what I am doing. LOL.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:10 pm 12
I’d love to have a copy of this book because the author seems so incredibly down to earth and overall seems like a person I’d love to have as a friend
July 10th, 2009 at 3:12 pm 13
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:13 pm 14
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:57 pm 15
My sister is expecting her first child and I’d love to surprise her with this. I know as a first time mom, she’s going to go crazy trying to know everything – at least this book will be a huge help!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:15 am 16
I’d like to give this as a shower gift to my friend’s daughter. Thanks for the chance.
July 11th, 2009 at 3:17 am 17
I have three kids, therefore I need this book. He he
Thanks for the chance!
July 11th, 2009 at 8:31 am 18
This would be a perfect gift for my daughter who has a 10-week old baby.
July 11th, 2009 at 9:57 am 19
I would love to have a copy of this book, because this mom needs all the help she can get.
July 11th, 2009 at 10:45 am 20
for my daughter in law who is having her first child, it s
hould keep down the ohone calls to her mom and me
July 11th, 2009 at 6:37 pm 21
Since I am a bit of a hypochondriac and my husband is a bit of a book “germiphobe,” this sounds like the perfect book for us!
July 11th, 2009 at 7:55 pm 22
I have a friend with a new baby, would love to give this to her!
July 11th, 2009 at 8:17 pm 23
I think it would be a good guide for anyone with little children!
July 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm 24
This sounds perfect for my life.
July 12th, 2009 at 5:37 am 25
I would love to win this for myself cause I have a little boy who gets into everything.
July 12th, 2009 at 9:57 am 26
I would love to win this for my friend She is having her first baby next month
July 12th, 2009 at 11:16 am 27
I’d love to win this for my hubby, we’re expecting our first and he has to know *everything* just in case!
July 12th, 2009 at 11:45 am 28
I’d love to win this to give to a family member who is always asking me for medical advice just because I’m a nurse. She called me late the other night and wanted me to come look and see if I thought her child needed to go to the ER over something simple! Maybe if she had this book it would cut down on my late-night phone calls from her! LOL
July 12th, 2009 at 2:50 pm 29
For my niece Hannah!
July 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pm 30
I would love to have this book on my bookshelf, because it seems like it would be really useful. Thank you for having this giveaway.
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July 12th, 2009 at 7:21 pm 31
I would like to have this book because it seems like a book that every parent should have!
July 12th, 2009 at 7:30 pm 32
perfect gift for my daughter
July 12th, 2009 at 7:32 pm 33
Would love to give to my daughter, nice way to get a point accross without seeming bossy or rude, thanks for the giveaway!
July 12th, 2009 at 9:59 pm 34
I would love this book because I am a mom and I think it would be a great resource to have in my home.
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July 13th, 2009 at 9:24 am 35
I want to win this for my son and daughter-in-law who are expecting their first child. I liked the quote from her site: “How are parents supposed to know when a kid needs to be seen by his pediatrician and when he just needs chicken soup?”
July 13th, 2009 at 9:30 am 36
id love this because it has so much useful information
July 13th, 2009 at 9:32 am 37
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July 13th, 2009 at 10:36 am 38
looks like a great book
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July 13th, 2009 at 11:50 am 39
for my niece
July 13th, 2009 at 2:57 pm 40
Will be great to help my Grandson raise his!
July 13th, 2009 at 5:10 pm 41
looks very handy, never can tell what a kid will get into
July 13th, 2009 at 6:52 pm 42
Great giveaway, thanks!
July 14th, 2009 at 12:03 am 43
I would love to have a copy of this book because it sounds very interesting!