--- title: "Books by Dr. Harley Rotbart | Parenting & Life Wisdom" description: "Explore Dr. Harley Rotbart's bestselling books on parenting, life lessons, and living without regrets. Available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more." lang: en json-ld: --- [Harley Rotbart, M.D. Author • Pediatrician • Grandfather ](/) [Books](/books) [Blog](/blog)[About](/about) [Contact](/#contact) [Back to Home](/) # 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 cover](/assets/the-countdown-cover-wWvd3SLk.webp)NEW ](/books/the-countdown) Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, August 11, 2026 [ ## The Countdown ](/books/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. [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-Cursive-Other-Realities-Aging/dp/B0HF6VXX84)[Learn More](/books/the-countdown) [ ![101 Lessons From The Dugout book cover](/assets/book-101-lessons-BedXHD0N.webp)NEW ](/books/101-lessons) Bloomsbury, February 2026 [ ## 101 Lessons From The Dugout ](/books/101-lessons) 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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/101-Lessons-Dugout-Baseball-Softball/dp/B0F7H3553S)[Learn More](/books/101-lessons) [ ![No Regrets Parenting (Updated and Expanded) book cover](/assets/cover-no-regrets-parenting-DldndpO0.webp) ](/books/no-regrets-parenting) Andrews McMeel, 2021 [ ## No Regrets Parenting (Updated and Expanded) ](/books/no-regrets-parenting) 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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Regrets-Parenting-Updated-Expanded-Cherished/dp/1524870579)[Learn More](/books/no-regrets-parenting) [ ![No Regrets Living book cover](/assets/cover-no-regrets-living-bzaWEXSa.webp) ](/books/no-regrets-living) Health Communications Inc, 2021 [ ## No Regrets Living ](/books/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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/No-Regrets-Living-Steps-Contentment/dp/0757323944)[Learn More](/books/no-regrets-living) [ ![Miracles We Have Seen book cover](/assets/cover-miracles-we-have-seen-DBtAUJNv.webp) ](/books/miracles-we-have-seen) HCI Books, 2016 [ ## Miracles We Have Seen ](/books/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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-We-Have-Seen-Physicians/dp/0757319378)[Learn More](/books/miracles-we-have-seen) [ ![Germ Proof Your Kids book cover](/assets/cover-germ-proof-your-kids-DRXHuHK4.webp) ](/books/germ-proof-your-kids) ASM Press, 2008 [ ## Germ Proof Your Kids ](/books/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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Germ-Proof-Your-Kids-Overprotecting/dp/1555814271)[Learn More](/books/germ-proof-your-kids) [ ![No Regrets Parenting (First Edition) book cover](/assets/cover-no-regrets-parenting-first-BswiduwL.webp) ](/books/no-regrets-parenting-first-edition) Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012 [ ## No Regrets Parenting (First Edition) ](/books/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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/No-Regrets-Parenting-Turning-Cherished/dp/1449410944)[Learn More](/books/no-regrets-parenting-first-edition) [ ![940 Saturdays book cover](/assets/cover-940-saturdays-CF1Gxv4p.webp) ](/books/940-saturdays) Potter Style/Random House, 2014 [ ## 940 Saturdays ](/books/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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/940-Saturdays-Activities-Keepsake-Journal/dp/0804185425)[Learn More](/books/940-saturdays) [ ![The On Deck Circle of Life book cover](/assets/cover-on-deck-circle-XFo3fkUt.webp) ](/books/on-deck-circle-of-life) iUniverse Press, 2007 [ ## The On Deck Circle of Life ](/books/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 [Buy on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Deck-Circle-Life-Lessons-Dugout/dp/0595423906)[Learn More](/books/on-deck-circle-of-life) ## Want to Learn More? Connect with Dr. Rotbart for speaking engagements, media inquiries, or just to say hello. [Get in Touch](/#contact) Harley Rotbart, M.D. Nationally-renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, and author. An archive of his books, essays, and writing. [](https://www.facebook.com/harleyrotbartmd/)[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harley-rotbart-m-d-4817a66/)[](https://www.harleyrotbart.com/youtube-features/) #### Explore - [About](/about) - [Books](/books) - [Blog](/blog) - [Contact](/#contact) #### Books - [The Countdown](/books/the-countdown) - [101 Lessons From The Dugout](/books/101-lessons) - [No Regrets Parenting](/books/no-regrets-parenting) - [No Regrets Living](/books/no-regrets-living) - [Miracles We Have Seen](/books/miracles-we-have-seen) #### Connect - [Blog Archive](https://www.harleyrotbart.com/blog/) - [Reviews & Appearances](https://www.harleyrotbart.com/reviews/) © 2026 Harley Rotbart, M.D. All rights reserved. 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