LLC Andrews McMeel Publishing - No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids

ADVANCE PRAISE FORNO REGRETS PARENTINGBY DR. HARLEY ROTBART

Dr. Rotbart has a gift for uncovering and explaining the countless possibilities in parenting. This book is a treasure for all of us with children.

Jeffrey Zaslow, number-oneNew York Timesbest-selling coauthor ofThe Last Lecture, and Moving Oncolumnist for theWall Street Journal

Whats more precious than love, your children, and time?No Regrets Parentingis a gem of a book. It will help you turn the minutes of the day into the moments of your life.

Harvey Karp, MD, creator of theNew York Timesbest-selling books and DVDsThe Happiest Baby on the BlockandThe Happiest Toddler on the Block

No Regrets Parentinghelps todays busy parents stop worrying about trying to be perfect, and offers low-key ways to make the most of the time they spend with their children. Whether youre a working parent or stay-at-home mom or dad, Dr. Rotbarts wise advice and refreshing ideas will make you want to pick up this book again and again.

Diane Debrovner, deputy editor ofParentsmagazine

During the long, hectic days of in-the-trenches parenting, its easy to forget the all too fleeting nature of childhood. To someday look back on your childrens formative years with fond nostalgiabutNo RegretsDr. Rotbart guides you in maximizing and optimizing the time you spend with your kids.No RegretsParenting reminds parents everywhere that the essence of successful parenting is simply being there. This book helps you find the time.

Marianne Neifert, MD (Dr. Mom), pediatrician, speaker, and author of the best-sellingDr. Mombooks for parents

A poignant, timely book to remind us to savor parenting our kidswith awesome tips on how to slow the daily chaos, create memorable moments, and luxuriate in the wonder and fun of each age and stage.

Stacy DeBroff, best-selling author ofThe Mom Book,The Mom Book Goes to School , andMom Central: The Ultimate Family Organizer;CEO and founder of Mom Central

No Regrets Parentingis a must read for young parents who are struggling with finding the right balance between career and family. This book will help parents create that balance, providing the framework that allows them to drop off their youngest child at college without feeling they have shortchanged their children or themselves.

Stephen Berman, MD, FAAP, past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and author ofGetting It Right for Children

Let No Regrets Parentingguide you in finding the time to build communication and relationships while raising successful children. From school to work, home to play, Dr. Rotbart helps families find meaning and traditions in the midst of busy lives.

Jeffrey J. Cain, MD, FAAFP, president-elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians

No Regrets Parentingis a wonderfully written handbook for parents living in our complex times. A treasure trove of ideas and strategies to help parents raise happy and successful children.

Donald Schiff, MD, FAAP, past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and author ofGuide to Your Childs Symptoms

No Regrets Parentingencourages parents to be mindful of the choices they are making with the precious little time they have to spend with their children before (and after) they fly the coop. Dr. Rotbarts book, a must read for any parent, will leave your head buzzing with ideas that will forge a lifelong bond between you and your children.

Heather Taussig, PhD, clinical psychologist, and director of the Fostering Healthy Futures Program at Childrens Hospital Colorado

NO REGRETS PARENTING

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No Regrets Parentingcopyright 2012 by Harley A. Rotbart, MD. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of reprints in the context of reviews.

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DEDICATION

To my wife, Sara, for making the special moments with our kids even more special.

To our parents, Helen, Max, Ruth, and Gene, for showing us how; and to our kids, Matt, Emily, and Sam, for showing us why.