Dr. Harvey Karp Kids & Family Coach

Dr. Harvey Karp: Dr. Karp is a pediatrician and child development specialist and assistant professor of pediatrics at UCLA. Dr. Karp has committed his full-time efforts to writing, lecturing and education. He now travels extensively across America and around the world lecturing the medical community and the public about how to use his innovative discoveries to help parents successfully meet the needs of their young children.

Claim to Fame: His landmark books and DVDs, The Happiest Baby on the Block and the Happiest Toddler on the Block are revolutionizing the way our culture understands the needs of young children. No wonder the NY Times hailed his work by proclaiming, "Roll over, Dr. Spock!" His work is translated into 19 languages and has frequently been featured on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The View, New York Times, CNN, etc.

Prize Points: Over the past 30 years, he has taught thousands of parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Brosnan his secrets for making children happy. He is also an authority on children's environmental health and on breastfeeding. Over 2000 educators now teach Dr. Karp's Happiest Baby classes to expectant and new parents in hundreds of hospitals and clinics across the country and beyond.

Personal File: Dr. Karp has been a pediatrician for 30 years. Dr. Karp and his wife and adult daughter reside in Los Angeles.

Who Needs It? Anyone who is either about to become a parent or already has children and wants to raise their children with out the common frequent bouts of crying and tantrums that most parents face.

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