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    Books by Dr. Rotbart

    Practical wisdom for parents, families, and anyone seeking a more meaningful life. Each book offers actionable insights drawn from decades of experience as a physician, professor, and father.

    The Countdown book coverNEW
    Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, August 11, 2026

    The Countdown

    Cursive Is Dead, and Other Realities of Aging

    A lighthearted, insightful, and emotionally resonant look at the strange, funny, and surprisingly meaningful experience of growing older.

    101 Lessons From The Dugout book coverNEW
    Bloomsbury, February 2026

    101 Lessons From The Dugout

    What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life

    Hidden behind the game's fundamentals are subtle real-world messages and meanings that help lead to success off the field just as much as on it.

    "This book has everything for young ballplayers and fans alike—life lessons, love of sports, and a genuine passion for the games of baseball and softball."

    — Reggie Jackson, Baseball Hall of Fame
    No Regrets Parenting (Updated and Expanded) book cover
    Andrews McMeel, 2021

    No Regrets Parenting (Updated and Expanded)

    Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids

    The quintessential, open-to-all parenting guidebook, guaranteed to help you find more—and better—time for your kids and yourself.

    "Dr. Rotbart's No Regrets Parenting is something special. It's short, it's sweet, and it's more about being a parent than it is about actually parenting the kids themselves."

    — KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times
    No Regrets Living book cover
    Health Communications Inc, 2021

    No Regrets Living

    7 Keys to a Life of Wonder and Contentment

    A proactive, 7-step plan to help us better appreciate what we have in our lives, and take greater pride in what we've done with our lives.

    "I am absolutely stunned by Dr. Rotbart's wonderful and wise new book. His appreciation for the awe and majesty of the world around us reminds us how much we have to be grateful for."

    — Richard D. Lamm, JD, Former Governor of Colorado
    Miracles We Have Seen book cover
    HCI Books, 2016

    Miracles We Have Seen

    America's Leading Physicians Share Stories They Can't Forget

    Spectacular serendipities, impossible cures, breathtaking resuscitations, and extraordinary awakenings—written by leading physicians who witnessed them.

    "As a witness to one of the miracles recounted in this uplifting book, I welcome Dr. Rotbart's extraordinary collection of compelling testimonies."

    — Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York
    Germ Proof Your Kids book cover
    ASM Press, 2008

    Germ Proof Your Kids

    The Complete Guide to Protecting (without Overprotecting) Your Kids from Infections

    The one-stop shop for all of parents' germ questions—from prevention to treatment of childhood infections.

    "This clear and comprehensive resource will dispel your germ phobias, bring clarity to today's alphabet-soup of infectious disease threats, and arm you with empowering perspective, prudence, and common sense."

    — Marianne Neifert, MD (Dr. Mom), Bestselling Author
    No Regrets Parenting (First Edition) book cover
    Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012

    No Regrets Parenting (First Edition)

    Turning Long Days and Short Years into Cherished Moments with Your Kids

    Time management magic for busy parents with kids from crib through college — a book about intimacy with your kids, not efficiency.

    "My office is littered with "parenting books"… The books, as abundant as they are, aren't helping. But Dr. Rotbart's No Regrets Parenting is something special… Dr. Rotbart writes to help us turn painfully long minutes into funny moments, and he does it practically, in one- or two-page essays on everything from ice cream sundaes to college counseling. It's short, it's sweet, and it's more about being a parent than it is about actually parenting the kids themselves…"

    — KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times
    940 Saturdays book cover
    Potter Style/Random House, 2014

    940 Saturdays

    Activities Guide and Keepsake Journal

    There are 940 Saturdays between a child's birth and the day he or she turns 18. This beautiful package helps you make the most of these fleeting moments.

    "Cherishing childhood. From the day your child is born to the moment she turns 18, you have less than a thousand Saturdays together. Start this weekend!"

    — Parents Magazine
    The On Deck Circle of Life book cover
    iUniverse Press, 2007

    The On Deck Circle of Life

    A game plan for happiness and success in the major leagues of school, friendships, and family life.

    "I have shared your book with our foundation staff and encouraged them to incorporate the lessons into our character education program."

    — Cal Ripken, Jr., National Baseball Hall of Fame

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