Book Review- I'm a Mom! Now What? By Susan Laurent, MD

I'm a MOM! Now What?   by Susan Laurent MD &  Peter Reader MD   Foreword by Kate Cronan MD  ISBN 978-0-7566-2851=2

Finally, a real book for real moms offering real practical guidance for raising real children!  I should know. I am a mom of four children. I have  bought, read, skimmed, and peeked in almost every mothering/parenting book there is out there, and never found one that really offered sound direction or reassurance until now. Susan Laurent MD put everything I have learned about being a mom (so far) into a wonderful, clear, and uplifting format (easy to pick up where you left off and read when you can catch a moment), and teaches me so much more. This should be a mandatory "manual" for all mothers because it provides you with all you need to know for every age and stage of your baby’s life!  Whether you need advice on how to care for your newborn, or want to encourage your toddler’s independence, this is a complete fully illustrated baby-care manual for the first two years.

Laurent is a pediatrician at Barnet Hospital, in London England, where she supervises the medical care of children; from extremely premature babies to teenagers. She is married to Peter Reader, MD, who also contributed to the book.  They have three children.

There is no cookie cutter technique for parenting. Each family is unique and each child has their own individual needs, responses, attitudes, and temperments. This book helps you to use your mother instincts, as well as your own experiences, to create a plan that can work for your own family and each of your children as the individuals that they are emerge.  As this book is an engaging  month-by-month structure that lets you know what to expect, what to do, and when to do it.  You are guided with the latest research and advice on the day to day care and development and common concerns of motherhood.

The other thing I love about this book is that it promotes the fact that as moms we need to take care of ourselves, pursue our own interests, and not loose our identity in our families. It tells us clearly " Take Time OUT"  Something I have worked hard to do myself and one of my biggest secrets for being "successful" in my calling as a mother.  It also has a special feature on Dad’s role; plus expert pediatric advice on common baby ailments like Fifth's Disease, and Pyloric stenosis 

Dr. Susan Laurent, MD and Peter Reader, MD definately did a wonderful job with this book and my hat is off to them for being able to consolidate so much information from interviews, work, and research into this remarkable book. People have been telling me for a long time that I should write a book about mothering (which I could only do about mothering my own children), but now I can and will simply recommend this incredible book. 

  A most powerful and user friendly book that makes moms think, "Stop the motherhood frenzy and get a real life!" Understand how to connect with your children in a more simplified way that will balance your life and bring more joy, sanity, and success into both being a mom and creating a stronger family.

Reading I'm a Mom! Now What? will  help you to avoid some of the stumbling blocks and pitfalls of motherhood and will not only help you, but also your children will be able to grow up with the kind of coaching and mentoring they need from you in order to blossom to their fullest potential. You will also grow into your fullest potential as the wonderful parent you want to be.