A Parent's Companion by F. Ralph Berberich MD

Daniel P. Kohen, MD, retired professor of pediatrics, commented: "A Parent's Companion is, in many ways, a long-overdue, practical, and remarkable book. Dr. Berberich has written a volume true to his intention to inspire confidence in parents while emphasizing normalcy. He masterfully shares his extensive experience (4+ decades) as a pediatrician with developmentally specific examples and recommendations in each of the 17 chapters. As a pediatrician and father for over 50 years, a grandfather for over 25 years, and a Professor of Pediatrics for several decades, I have seen and recommended a variety of parenting guides, but none nearly as practical and inclusive. I so appreciate the author's ongoing reference to and confidence in parents, and especially to the "art of parenting, rarely even noted or discussed. The chapter "Unwellness" and, even more importantly, another focusing upon "Helplessness" make this unique – and long overdue – book a must-have companion for parents, whether experienced or new. If it were up to me, I would require all Pediatric Residents, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Pediatric Nurses to own this book and to recommend it to each of the families with whom they work."