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Finding Calm And Confidence

March 4, 2014 16 Comments

Mama Doc Medicine Cover Hi-ResOfficial launch of my book is…… today! Mama Doc Medicine: Finding Calm and Confidence in Child Health, Parenting, and Work-Life Balance. I’m seeing patients in clinic today but certainly am planning on walking over to the bookstore during my lunch break at clinic to see if it’s there. That will be a first…
More than anything, I wrote Mama Doc Medicine to connect parents and families with science and story (see video below). Although in some regards this book was designed to be the perfect baby shower gift, it has information on parenting children at any age, work-life-balance, and tips for raising your children with great social emotional skills.  There is information about sunscreen on babies, fostering generosity, fighting cavities, Tina Fey, risks for SIDS, Measles in America, taking digital breaks from your cell phone, and chicken pox.
In addition to about 100 magazine length sections (perfect for reading while nursing or sitting in the bleachers waiting for practice to finish), there are tweets, infographics, bar graphs (bouncy house injuries!) and boxes with custom links to research, awesome parenting videos, and online resources I go to.
If you’re wondering just when and why the soft spot closes or exactly how much crying is normal for a one month-old, or are looking for simple ways to increase your family’s health (hint: go outside) this is for you. The book is available in bookstores everywhere today and of course, online. Kindle version is also available!

Book Reading And Appearances

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The book has offered up a flurry of opportunity to talk about health and prevention, vaccine science, and my journey as a digital and public physician. In addition to a number of Seattle and Chicago appearances,  I’ll be on The Today Show on March 13th and interviewing with Katie Couric (and taking audience questions) on Katie in April. Would love to know you’re watching while I’m there…
I’ll be presenting and doing a book signing this weekend in Chicago at the American Academy of Pediatric Expo — the first ever Healthy Children educational event designed for parents and children. Only $8 to attend (kids are free). I’m doing a talk with 10 things families should know and a book signing at 12pm (first 300 books are free and we can connect in real life!).
Next couple book readings are near Seattle: University Book Store (March 20) and Third Place Books (April 9th) and Village Books (April 26th)
So as not to clog the blog with book information, I’ll update my appearances (and let’s be honest, my Today Show selfies) on my social channels. I, of course, would love to have you join me and would love to hear what you think while I share opinions, health content, and new research every day on twitter (@SeattleMamaDoc). I post lots of parenting information on my professional Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SeattleMamaDoc), too and there is often lots of conversation there. Please follow along and “like” — this morning I shared an awesome Jimmy Fallon clip (Idina Menzel singing with classroom instruments), a March 4th geography lesson, and responded to some new information on taking acetaminophen during pregnancy.
It’s an exciting and somewhat unreal day. Thankfully, I’ll be in clinic with patients and families doing the thing I love to do most when working: practicing pediatrics.

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  1. Susannah Fox says

    March 4, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Congratulations! So excited about this — can’t wait to get my copy.

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  2. Chris Johnson says

    March 4, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Congratulations, Dr. Swanson!

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  3. Ora M. Roberts says

    March 4, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Congratulations, Seattle Mama Doc! I’m leaving right now for the UW Bookstore in Mill Creek to pick up a copy of your new book–and have lunch:)

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  4. Becky says

    March 4, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    The bookstore had your book! Yay!!!!

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  5. Becky Trepp says

    March 4, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Yay! The bookstore had your book! We picked it up after our appointment! Glad we got to see you today!

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  6. Carolyn says

    March 4, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    What an amazing day! Congratulations and thank you!

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  7. Angela Pope says

    March 5, 2014 at 10:41 am

    AND a book – Congratulations!
    From the smallest piece of advice in the exam room with my little one, to all the great information and guidance you provide for families everywhere. You are so very much appreciated.
    Thank you

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    • Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE says

      March 5, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you, Angela. So very thankful I can help.

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  8. Heather says

    March 6, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    What an exciting time! Congratulations and enjoy!

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  9. K. Berchelmann, MD (@MomDocKathleen) says

    March 7, 2014 at 8:43 am

    I just got my copy in the mail– advanced ordered it on Amazon! Thanks, Dr. Swanson for an excellent book. Warmest congratulations on a job well done.

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    • Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE says

      March 9, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you!

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  10. Nicole Hyatt says

    March 16, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Looking forward to reading your book Dr. Swanson! Congratulations!!

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    • Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE says

      March 17, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Thanks, Nicole!!

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  11. Ashley Crabtree says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Thank you so much for writing such a great book! I loved it! So many great tips that I will definetly use with my 3 month old Lily!

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    • Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE says

      March 20, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you so much for saying so! So thrilled to hear you think you will find it useful. Really appreciate you leaving a comment here.

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  12. Serviced Apartments Lady says

    April 30, 2014 at 3:35 am

    Sounds like you’ll be super busy – good luck with it all!

    Reply

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