Detroit Writing Room Author Series ft. Dr. Rebekah Diamond

The Detroit Writing Author Series is excited to feature Dr. Rebekah Diamond for our March event!

Join us Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for an intimate book talk and signing at the historic Whitney mansion in Detroit.

Dr. Rebekah Diamond is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University. In her new book, "Parent Like a Pediatrician" (Kensington Publishing Corp., 2022), she expertly guides you through the noise to share her no-nonsense take on making the right choices when it comes the first 12 months of your child’s life. This event will be moderated by The Parenting Reframe founder Albiona Rakipi.

Guests will enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres during a meet-and-greet with the author in the Whitney’s Music Room. The event will include an author talk, opportunity to ask questions during Q&A and book signing. There will also be signed book giveaways and other raffle prizes!

7 - 7:20 p.m. - Meet-and-Greet, Drinks & Appetizers

7:20 - 7:45 p.m. - Book Talk

7:45 - 8:05 p.m. - Q&A

8:05 - 8:30 p.m. - Book Signing

We have partnered with the independent bookstore 27th Letter Books in Detroit. Guests can purchase the book onsite or online and have it shipped before the event. Order a copy here.

Single admission is $60. Includes passed appetizers and one glass of wine, Champagne or beer. There will also be a cash bar.

Tickets may be purchased as gifts. Please provide the recipient’s name and email so we can include them on our guest list.

Purchase a Detroit Writing Room Author Series Pass to receive admission to each monthly event January through June 2023. Pass holders get one event free! They will also receive a 15% discount on books. Buy a pass here.

Tickets are nonrefundable. Due to limited space, tickets cannot be purchased at the door and must be bought online in advance. Registration closes at 6 p.m. EST the day of the event.

The Whitney offers valet parking in their main lot for $10 per car. Guests may self-park in the lot located across the street at Woodward and Canfield. There is also street parking along Canfield Street.

We will follow all CDC guidelines at the time of each event.

Rebekah Diamond, M.D. is a pediatrician, mother and founder of the website ParentLikeAPediatrician.com. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale University, and then her M.D. from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency training at the University of Michigan. She is currently a pediatric hospitalist in New York City and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University. For more information, visit ParentLikeAPediatrician.com.

Pediatrician, working mom, and parent advocate Rebekah Diamond, M.D. expertly guides you through the noise to share her fresh, inclusive, sensible, no-nonsense take on making the right choices when it comes the first 12 months of your child’s life.

Becoming a new parent in the age of online advice can be a minefield of confusion, worries and fears amplified by myths, misinformation and too much information.

As an experienced pediatrician, Rebekah Diamond is deeply grounded in a fact-based understanding of child health care. As a mother, she also understands that the accepted rules aren’t always the solution to the challenges of nurturing a healthy new baby. But neither is the overload of relatable but often dangerously misleading information bombarding parents. So how do you trust yourself to make the best decisions for your child?

With authoritative up-to-date research and real-world advice on the myriad obstacles facing moms, dads and caregivers, Dr. Diamond unpacks the whys behind the facts to empower your best parental instincts. From safe-sleep guidelines, breast feeding, and binky addiction to sensory developmental activities, baby products, and the final — and 100% evidence-based — word on the vaccination debate, Dr. Diamond helps parents cultivate the clarity and sound decisions you need to lessen the anxiety (for parent and baby) around what should be the joyful, connecting early months of life. Order here.

Albiona Rakipi has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, first as an early childhood educator and currently as a pediatric speech and language pathologist. She offers 1:1 parent coaching programs where she’s best known for helping parents reframe how they interpret their child’s behavior, while tackling their daily challenges and reflecting on their parenting journey. Her work has been published in, The Everymom, Detroit Mom, Hour Detroit, Metro Parent, The Motherload and Modern Parent. She was named a top writer on the topic of parenting in Medium.

She is the founder of The Parenting Reframe website and hosts The Parenting Reframe podcast. Additionally, she authors a popular weekly newsletter, Parenting Skimmed, where she provides insights and solutions to help you parent and live a better life. Her intention from the beginning has remained the same, to create a space where parents feel seen, heard and supported.

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the DWR has 30 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.

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