2013 | pages: 217 | ISBN: 1581107811 | EPUB | 1,6 mb

Sooner or later, most parents face challenges at bedtime. From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and adolescents, sleep problems can affect everyone in the family. And no matter what a child's difficulty may be-getting to sleep, staying asleep, bed-wetting, fears, or nightmares-it's never too late to take steps to correct it.
Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know, 2nd Edition, helps parents and caregivers better understand sleep, answering questions and examining conflicting theories to help parents make the best decisions for their family.
Topics include
The functions of sleep and how much your child needs
Newborn sleep patterns
Sleep theories and strategies for success
Bedtime routines and rituals
Coping with fears and nightmares
Tips for solving common problems