March 2004 Back to Basics Parents naturally tend to worry about their kids without the seemingly constant reinforcement by the media about how scary, dirty, and unhealthy our world is. Really though, should parenting be so stressful? Popular New York pediatrician Dr. Michel Cohen has a refreshing message for parents of new babies and toddlers: “Don’t worry so much.” In his new book, “The New Basics: A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent,” Dr. Michel offers an easy-reference format about common parental concerns and how to solve them. Dr. Michel joins the ModernMom.com team in April with his weekly column "Ask Dr. Michel." He'll answer questions from you covering a wide variety of topics including breastfeeding, sleeping and toilet training.