Parenting is a twenty-four-hour commitment, and nighttime often presents the greatest challenge for exhausted families. In this indispensable guide, renowned pediatrician Dr. William Sears offers a compassionate, research-backed approach to managing your child’s sleep. Moving away from rigid, outdated rules, Dr. Sears explains the biological reasons why babies sleep differently than adults, emphasising that frequent waking is a natural developmental stage.
Rather than advocating for the stressful "cry it out" method, this book provides practical, sensitive strategies for fostering secure attachment and improving sleep quality for the entire family. You will discover the benefits of family sleeping arrangements, effective bedtime rituals, and the role of nutrition in promoting restful nights. Dr. Sears also addresses critical topics such as SIDS risk reduction, the importance of nighttime fathering, and supporting the needs of high-need children. Whether you are a new parent struggling with night-waking or seeking to harmonise your home life, this expert resource empowers you to find a calm, loving, and sustainable solution to your child’s sleep challenges, ensuring better rest for mother, father, and baby.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing) Softcover ISBN 9780452281
