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ParentsDigest is born.

"Mom, can we go to the bookstore?" Ever since I was a little girl I have loved reading books. One of my earliest memories is sitting on my mom's lap trying to sound out the words in one of my favorite Dr. Seuss book. When I could read by myself, I would curl up under my covers late at night with the latest Nancy Drew. I always wondered how my mother made the bed with the book and flashlight in it! Years later, after finishing final exams, I would run to my neighborhood bookstore and dive into the latest trashy novel.

Three under 3, Yikes! Naturally, when I found myself expecting our daughter, Katie, I turned to parenting books for guidance. When the twins arrived a few years later, I was desperate for advice but found myself short on time and energy. I can still picture myself juggling my book, Will and Adam's baby bottles, and Katie's Barbie doll - not very effectively I might add. Then a question came to mind: Why doesn't anyone summarize these books? A few years went by, and I found myself with a bit more time on my hands. I began the task myself. I shared my summaries with fellow moms and ParentsDigest.com was born.

Simplify and enrich your life. Today we are quickly becoming the leader in parents' education offering eight page summaries of the freshest and most compelling books about parenting and family health. My hope is that our summaries will enrich your family, lighten your load, or simply put a smile on your face.

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Happy reading!

Pam McLaughlin