Catherine O'Neill Grace

Barry Lester, PhD

Each year, of the approximately four million babies born, 800,000 suffer from colic: excessive crying that causes extreme distress to parents and children. In this informative and accessible guide, renowned colic expert Barry M. Lester, Ph.D., explores the science of colic and its long-lasting effects on the physical and emotional health of the child and family. He provides simple, proven strategies and detailed clinical suggestions for alleviating the array of symptoms associated with crying problems. With sympathy and candor, Dr. Lester gives encouragement, support, and hope to moms and dads as they navigate this first crisis in the parent-child relationship.

The Parent's Survival Guide for Coping with Crying Problems and Colic

Why Is My Baby Crying?

A guide for parents of babies with colic counsels readers on how to bond with and comfort crying babies, offering compassionate guidance on how to interpret crying signals while offering insight into the science and psychology of crying.

Barry Lester, PhD

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