Official Review: Let Them Climb by Lauretta Ginex Stombaugh

[Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Let Them Climb" by Lauretta Ginex Stombaugh.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Let Them Climb - Reflections on Parenting and Pediatrics by Lauretta Ginex Stombaugh is a nonfiction book about parenting. The author, Lauretta Ginex Stombaugh, is a mother and a pediatrician. In my opinion, she is experienced and knowledgeable enough to write on this subject. The author states that she hopes that the strength of the reader’s potential as a parent and the spirit of their children will shine through as they read the book. She writes in a witty and down-to-earth manner that is exhilarating. The language is simple and easy to understand. The themes explored in the book are universal, and many mothers from different cultural backgrounds can relate to them.

I loved the author’s tribute to her late mom. She wrote: “Mom, wherever you are, your spirit is radiating through mine. I’m the mother I am because you mothered me so beautifully. It was heaven here with you.” This is the kind of impact I would love to have on my children.

I could relate to the author’s description of some parents’ reluctance to let go of their children’s hands because of the fearful awareness of the dangers in the society that surround children today. She suggests that parents should let their children climb, fall, and then run. She advises parents to be aware of these dangers, but not be overly fearful. I needed this advice.

The author offered parenting advice to parents with children of various ages. Each pediatric age group has its peculiar parenting challenges, and being able to advise virtually all categories of parents makes the book relevant to more parents.

I loved the author’s assertion of the need to be practical and not always strive for perfection, which can be elusive. This statement in the book spoke to me: “Nothing necessitates perfection (except maybe brain surgery). It just has to have meaning behind it, hard work leading up to it, and the goal of happiness ahead of it.” A lot of mothers struggle to be perfect parents, and the effort leaves them feeling inadequate and frustrated. The author uses her personal experiences to illustrate that though she is doing her best, she is not perfect, and she is not in competition with any other parent.

I think the book was professionally edited because I only found a few grammatical errors. There were no erotic scenes in it. There was no profane language in the book. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it is an inspiring read with lots of parenting tips in it. The target audience is parents, and I recommend it to all parents. It will make a useful addition to family, school, church, and hospital libraries.

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[MsH2k]

“Nothing necessitates perfection (except maybe brain surgery)...” Marvelous quote!! It is so hard to balance trying to keep our children safe and letting them learn and grow. It doesn’t matter how old they are! Thank you for your review.

[Bhaskins]

Being a mom is so hard. I love the message that if things are being done with love, then we are doing just fine. This sounds like a great read!