Babies Dont Make Small Talk So Why ..., Julie Vick
Babies Dont Make Small Talk So Why ..., Julie Vick
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Babies Don't Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?)
The Introvert's Guide to Surviving Parenthood

Author: Julie Vick

Narrator: Katie Koster

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/10/2021

Synopsis

A baby can be a good excuse to skip a party, but . . . goodbye alone time, hello awkward new social obligations.

All parents want the same things: to balance work and home life, to raise happy kids, to never attend a baby drumming class, and to build a secret room in their home where they can hide (preferably not the bathroom). Yes, an introverted parent would more keenly want to be free of the slew of attention and expectations that accompany both pregnancy and parenthood, but even the most outgoing person is sure to reach their limit eventually. Here, with laugh-out-loud humor and well-earned experience, Julie Vick offers coping mechanisms for everything from sharing the news that you are becoming a parent to the moment the baby is born (one way or another, it will happen), from managing doctor’s visits to handling playdates. She offers advice on finding childcare and ignoring the nursing versus formula conversation with strangers. Witty yet valuable, her tips, checklists, and the occasional chart focus on the time from pregnancy through preschool.

About The Author

Julie Vick, a lifelong introvert, is a parent of two young children. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Parents, and elsewhere. An English instructor at the University of Colorado Denver, Vick lives near Boulder, Colorado.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Myriam on February 06, 2022

I really enjoyed reading Babies Don't Make Small Talk. As an introvert I related to a lot of what Julie wrote. There were plenty of laugh out loud moments and lots of "m-hmm yup" moments too. It's a refreshing and entertaining spin on parenting books, and Julie's humour shines through. I definitely......more

Goodreads review by Zibby on March 21, 2022

This book takes a different angle on parenting advice. It talks about the parenting struggles we face if we are introverts and constantly being thrown into social situations just because we're trying to socialize a child. The book offers advice on finding childcare and ignoring lousy parenting advic......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on August 28, 2021

The perfect blend of humor and advice for new parents on navigating the strange, hyper-social world of parenting! From baby showers and other pre-baby hoopla to throwing and attending toddler birthday parties, Vick's book manages to be comprehensive, amusing and practical. (And don't miss the sectio......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on September 05, 2022

3-4 stars only if you going in knowing full well that this is 100% a humor book, no actual helpful content. My brother mentioned he was thinking of getting it for me after he saw the title, and I said we don't need more books on the bookshelves but I'll pick it up from the library! It is a very fast......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on October 28, 2021

Holy smokes, this book! I’m pretty sure it was written just for me and made me laugh SO hard throughout the whole thing. I felt seen on so many levels. Julie Vick has written the perfect introverts guide to pregnancy and parenting and I loved every minute of it. She covers it all. How to get out of b......more

Quotes

Julie Vick offers up a ton of hilarious (and actually useful) advice, along with her (awkward) experiences, in a great book for any first-time parent!—Jen Mann, New York Times best-selling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat

Being a parent is challenging to say the least. Julie’s book had me laughing so hard my six-year-old told me to leave the room because it was disturbing their remote learning.—Biz Ellis, coauthor of You’re Doing a Great Job!

Julie Vick has given birth to a delightful book sure to be beloved by exhausted parents and anxious expectants.—Brooke Preston, coauthor of New Erotica For Feminists

As a comedic introvert myself, Julie Vick's seamless blend of hilarious jokes, comedic checklists, and actually great advice made me laugh, learn, and even . . . consider having a child myself. A rare feat!—Caitlin Kunkel, coauthor, New Erotica for Feminists

From pregnancy and birth through the early childhood years, Julie’s book will guide the introvert through being suddenly shoved into situations where she has to interact with other people on a regular basis. I laugh-snorted while reading this!—Janine Annett, author of I Am “Why Do I Need Venmo?” Years Old

Babies Don't Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?) will make you laugh out loud while dispensing much welcome advice, from strategies for dealing with invasive pregnancy-related questions to baby shower coping mechanisms to avoiding people entirely by moving to Finland. —Devorah Blachor, author of The Feminist's Guide to Raising a Little Princess

I was pleasantly surprised that in addition to being a very fun read, Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?) also has a wealth of actionable advice. . . . The way Vick incorporates subtle humor in unexpected places is delightful, and the comedic lists that are interspersed throughout the text are fantastic. —Andrew Knott, author of Fatherhood: Dispatches from the Early Years

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