Dr. Michael A. Battey’s , of East Greenwich, book is a satirical and serious look at parenting.  The Parent Trap Columns (Vol. 1), Humorous Child-Raising Advice in a Baby Boomer World is the first in a two-volume collection of humorous and insightful observations on contemporary teen parenting.  The book developed from Dr. Battey’s parenting columns which ran in a local newspaper for more than 8 years, reflecting the author’s personal experience in raising, along with his wife, three children. In addition to advice and observations, and a tongue in cheek look at baby boomers’ approach to child-raising, the book provides commentary on parenting trends, and public education.

Michael A. Battey, D.P.M. is a native Rhode Islander. He received degrees from the University of Rhode Island, and the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He maintains a private practice in foot and ankle care with a specialty in hospital based residency training, and is a faculty member at the Brown University Alpert Medical School. He has offices in several communities, including North Providence and Johnston.

Dr. Battey will speak to other authors on the genre of satire writing at the Author Expo. In addition, purchasers of the book will receive a free rubber ducky, which is his trademark theme.