The Essential Crying Baby Book: Support and Resources to Help You Cope with Colic and Calm Your Fussy Baby

Isn't the arrival of your long-awaited newborn supposed to be one of the most exciting times in your life? But what happens when your new baby just won't stop crying?

Having an extremely fussy baby is not only super stressfull, but it can damage a new mother’s confidence to parent, lead to maternal depression and have dramatic impacts on the mother-child bond long after the crying is over! Well help is here.

Written by a mother (and health researcher) who suffered through her own baby's colic, 'The Essential Crying Baby Book' will support you through your baby's crying, while also providing:

* Valuable information on the causes and treatments for excessive fussiness and crying.

* Essential tools and guidance to help parents manage day by day.

* Hope to besieged moms and dads through much-needed support and encouragement.

* Insight for medical professionals and family members into the causes of crying and needs of these new moms and dads.

If you or someone you know is currently or has recently struggled with a colicky or fussy baby, this book is an essential resource to survive and emerge from the crying ordeal bruised, but not broken, and to start enjoying the parenthood journey!

Dr. Kristine Smith is a scientific researcher, certified health and wellness coach, speaker and author, and mother of a previously colicky baby. Smith has authored works in many scientific journals (including the Journal of Pediatric Health Care) and books on human and animal health and well-being. She holds a degree in Biology, a veterinary medical degree, and is an expert in global public health. Dr. Smith has worked on global health issues across Africa, Asia and the Americas, and has partnered with United Nations agencies such as the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Bank, and US agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Smith is currently a certified health and wellness coach and focuses on individual health and behavior choices that support overall well-being. Her focus lies in the areas of maternal mental health, parenting, healthy aging, and the human-animal-environmental bond/health connections. Kristine and her husband Jason had their first of two daughters in 2009, who suffered from severe colic for four months. Dr. Smith and her family currently live in Connecticut.