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Get better sleep for the whole family—from birth—with gentle, proven tips, tools, and techniques from The Sleep Lady®Sleep training isn't recommended until your baby is 6 months old, but that doesn't mean you're powerless to help them (and you) sleep better now.For the past three decades, Kim West, known around the world as The Sleep Lady®, has personally helped over twenty thousand families gently teach their children how to fall asleep—and fall back asleep—without leaving them to cry it out alone.Now, in The Sleep Lady®'s Gentle Newborn Sleep Guide, she offers gentle, evidenced-based ways to help newborns (and parents) get to sleep! Understand action steps you can take and learn myths you can let go of with easily digestible chapters you can follow along monthly.In month-by-month chapters that are easily digestible (even in the middle of the night!), West and her Gentle Sleep Team share:How feeding, attachment, soothing, and temperament all factor into your infant's sleepThe key developmental milestones from birth through five months and how to encourage sleep at every stageSafe co-sleeping guidelines—and clear answers around this hotly debated topicSuccess stories from real parentsAlternatives to the “cry it out” method for newborns, based on an infant's developmental readiness to self-soothePlus, what parents need to know to make sure they're taking care of themselves, tooIt's easy to get overwhelmed by conflicting advice on sleep training, nap coaching, sleep schedules, and more. The Sleep Lady®'s Gentle Newborn Sleep Guide provides clear guidance and a safe haven free of judgment, guilt, and criticism for parents seeking options that align with their parenting values and beliefs.Raising a newborn doesn't have to be a sleep-deprived nightmare. Trust your instincts. Learn how to read and respond to your baby's cues with confidence. And finally get a good night's sleep.

This fascinating and highly original book presents a longitudinal systematic study of the earliest form of human dreaming in a child, from ages 4 through 10.Claudio Colace draws upon his extensive research on children's dreams, his expertise in brain science and an intimate knowledge of a single subject, his son Marco, to demonstrate the validity of an ontogenetic approach to the understanding of dream processes. The availability of ‘first-hand'information about the daytime experiences of the author's son in relation to dream contents, as well as the longitudinal approach of the study, prove to be useful for a qualitative in-depth analysis of the nature and function of infantile dreams and of the changes that occur in the dreaming process as the child grows, from the early forms to more complex ones. Affirming the significance of Freud's explorations of infantile dreaming, this book attests to the nature of dreaming as a meaningful psychic act rather than the result of random processes.Expanding beyond a purely psychotherapeutic context, the book analyzes the development of dreams systematically and in relation to Freud's theories on the human mind, making it an important read for clinicians, scholars and researchers interested in dream functions, child development and psychodynamic theory.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to pediatric sleep and its associated disorders. It addresses the ontogeny and maturational aspects of physiological sleep and circadian rhythms, as well as the effects of sleep on the various organ systems as a function of development. Organized into nine sections, the book begins with a basic introduction to sleep, and proceeds into an extensive coverage of normative sleep and functional homeostasis. Part three then concisely examines the humoral and developmental aspects of sleep, namely the emerging role of metabolic tissue and the intestinal microbiota in regulation. Parts four, five, and six discuss diagnoses methods, techniques in sleep measurement, and specific aspects of pharmacotherapy and ventilator support for the pediatric patient. Various sleep disorders are explored in part seven, followed by an in-depth analysis of obstructive sleep apnea in part eight. The book concludes with discussions on the presence of sleep issues in other disorders such as Down syndrome, obesity, cystic fibrosis, and asthma. Written by recognized leaders in the field, Pediatric Sleep Medicine facilitates an extensive learning experience for practicing physicians who encounter specific sleep-related issues in their practice.

Themes: Life Skills, Soft Skills, Everyday Life, Flip Book, Fiction, Nonfiction, Teen, Young Adult, Emergent Reader, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Each 5-book set in the series covers a key aspect of independent living, such as communicating effectively, managing money, finding and keeping a job, or completing common household tasks. Developed for students reading at the most basic level, the books range in readability from 1.0-1.9 and have Lexile scores of HL130L to HL230L. Each book is actually two books in one, with a nonfiction side and a fiction side. The nonfiction side teaches students about an important life skills topic, and the fiction side helps them generalize the skills as they read about teens in real-world situations. SOFT SKILLS: Develop students'soft skills with this five-book set. Critical elements of soft skills in the workplace and everyday life are explored in these flip books. Topics include: communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, problem-solving, and work ethic.

The perennial favorite for parents who want to get their kids to sleep with ease—now in its fifth edition, fully revised and updated, with a new step-by-step guide for a good night's sleep.With more than 1.5 million copies in print, Dr. Marc Weissbluth's step-by-step regimen for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child's natural sleep cycles has long been the standard-setter in baby sleep books. Now with a new introduction and quick-start guide to getting your child to sleep, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child has been totally rewritten and reorganized to give tired parents the information they need quickly and succinctly. This new edition also includes the very latest research on the importance of• implementing bedtime routines• practicing parental presence at bedtime• recognizing drowsy signs• the role of the father as an active partner in helping the child sleep better• overcoming challenges families face to help their child sleep better• different cultural sleep habits from around the world• individualized and nonjudgmental approaches to sleep trainingSleep is vital to your child's health, growth, and development. The fifth edition of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child gives parents proven strategies to ensure healthy, high-quality sleep for children at every age.

Who hasn't experienced the restorative power of a good night's sleep? Sleep of sufficient quantity is an integral element of a healthy lifestyle. Lacking it, both physical and emotional well-being suffer. Do you wonder how much sleep is too much? How to beat insomnia? Why you dream and what yours dreams really mean? TIME takes you into The Science of Sleep, an active field of research with great relevance to health and well-being. New research shows that a good night's rest isn't a luxury, it's critical for the health of your brain as you age. We provide you with “The 9 New Sleep Rules” for better sleep, tips to “Sleep Like a Pro” from athletes to CEOs, and ways to “Wake Up Your Creativity” even in your sleep. We answer the question “Can You Sleep Yourself Slim?” and show how your sleep routine plays a role in your weight loss journey. “The Truth About Sleeping Pills” is our comprehensive pros-and-cons guide to various types of sleeping aids. Finally, we present a concluding photo essay that illustrates “A World of Slumber” with portraits of sleeping individuals around the globe.

Children and Sleep: Management, Health Effects and Gender Differences begins by delineating the measurement tools currently available to evaluate sleep problems in children and adolescents: polysomnography, actigraphy, sleep diaries, and questionnaires. Continuing, this collection unpacks the complexities of the most common sleep disorders affecting children and adolescents by discussing the child-specific features, etiology, common comorbidities, and differential diagnostic considerations pertinent for each disorder. The authors summarize the importance of a healthy sleep cycle in normal brain development during childhood and the effects of sleep disturbances on normal brain function and brain structure. Additionally, possible associations between sleep disturbances in children and emotional/behavioral problems are addressed, based on a suggestion that these symptoms are not the emerging manifestations of an underlying disorder but rather are a network of symptoms that are causally interrelated. In closing, the authors highlight the importance of identifying the causes of mouth breathing and obstructive sleep apnea in children. If left untreated, such breathing disorders can progress to more severe conditions in adulthood.

The go-to guide to getting infants and toddlers to fall and stay asleep, completely revised and updatedKim West, LCSW-C, known to her clients as The Sleep Lady®, has developed an alternative and effective approach to helping children learn to gently put themselves to sleep without letting them'cry it out'-- an option that is not comfortable for many parents.Essential reading for any tired parent, or any expectant parent who wants to avoid the pitfalls of sleeplessness, Good Night, Sleep Tight offers a practical, easy-to-follow remedy that will work for all families in need of nights of peaceful slumber! New material and updates include:New yoga recommendations Updated information for parents of young infants Expanded information on nighttime potty training Ending co-sleeping Sleep training for twins and multiples

Neon the Ninja has a very special job. He looks after anyone who finds the night time scary. Lots of us have nightmares, but Neon loves nothing more than using his special ninja powers to keep the nightmares and worries far away, and to keep the magical dreams and positive thoughts close by. It combines a fun illustrated story to show children how Neon the Ninja can reduce their nightmares and night worries with fun activities and therapeutic worksheets to make night times feel safer and more relaxed. This workbook contains a treasure trove of explanations, advice, and practical strategies for parents, carers and professionals. Based on creative, narrative, sensory, and CBT techniques, it is full of tried and tested exercises, tips and techniques to aid and alleviate nightmares and sleeping difficulties. This is a must-have for those working and living with children aged 5-10 who experience nightmares or other sleep-related problems.This activity book is complemented by a standalone picture book of Neon's story, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Neon the Ninja, ISBN 9781839970191).It is also complemented by a host of bestselling publications and card sets all created by Dr Treisman (search on'Therapeutic Treasures Collection'to discover them all!).

From a leading pediatric sleep physician comes a revolutionary program that will have everyone in the house sleeping through the night.When Dr. Craig Canapari became a father, he realized that all his years of 36-hour hospital shifts didn't even come close to preparing him for the sleep deprivation that comes with parenthood. The difference is that parents don't get a break—it's hard to know if there's a night of uninterrupted sleep anywhere in the foreseeable future. Sleepless nights for kids mean sleepless nights for the rest of the family—and a grumpy group around the breakfast table in the morning. In It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train, Canapari helps parents harness the power of habit to chart a clear path to high-quality sleep for their children. The result is a streamlined two-step sleep training plan that focuses on cues and consequences, the two elements that shape all habits and that take on special importance when it comes to kids'bedtime routines. Dr. Canapari distills years of clinical research and experience to make sleep training simple and stress-free. Even if you've been told that you've missed the optimal'window'for sleep training, Dr. Canapari is here to prove that it's never too late, whether your child is 6 months or 6 years old. He's on your side in the battle against bedtime, and with his advice, parents and children alike can expect a lifetime of healthy sleep.

“An easy to read, fully referenced current summary of sleep in children for both parents and professionals... could be core curriculum for MDs.” —Dr. Brian Lyttle, MD, FRCP, Pediatric Respirologist Kids often suffer unknowingly from the consequences of sleep problems because their issue is frequently missed or dismissed, by both health professionals and parents. Sleep disorders are a major public health issue that can kickstart a lifetime pattern of health, behavior, and learning problems. From ages 4-10, at least twenty-five percent of kids have sleep problems. Sleep Wrecked Kids guides parents towards good sleep as the norm, allowing themselves and their children to grow and thrive. Speech pathologist and myofunctional practitioner Sharon Moore teaches parents why “bad sleep” is connected to a myriad of health problems, what “good sleep” actually means, how to identify red flags for sleep problems, how to improve sleep quality by improving airway health, and so much more! Parents are empowered to not only get more sleep themselves, but also to help their children get the sleep they need—every night.

Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional pediatric sleep disorder references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or controversial decisions? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Sleep Disorders: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick answers to the tricky questions most commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between pediatricians. Dr. Aaron Chidekel has designed this unique reference which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with pediatric sleep disorders. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to pediatric sleep disorders with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references allow readers to browse large amounts of information in an expedited fashion.Some of the questions that are answered: Why do we sleep and what is happening when children sleep? How does sleep change from infancy to adulthood? What are the latest recommendations for safe infant sleep and the prevention of SIDS? What are some pearls or strategies to manage or even better, to prevent behavioral sleep disorders in young children? What is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? What is narcolepsy and do children actually develop this condition? Which of my patients should have a polysomnogram? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Sleep Disorders: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume pediatricians will appreciate. Pediatricians, family practitioners, and pediatric residents will benefit from the user-friendly, casual format and the expert advice contained within.

The perennial favorite for parents who want to get their kids to sleep with ease—now in a completely revised and expanded fourth edition! In this fully updated fourth edition, Dr. Marc Weissbluth, one of the country's leading pediatricians, overhauls his groundbreaking approach to solving and preventing your children's sleep problems, from infancy through adolescence. In Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, he explains with authority and reassurance his step-by-step regime for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child's natural sleep cycles. Rewritten and reorganized to deliver information even more efficiently, this valuable sourcebook contains the latest research on • the best course of action for sleep problems: prevention and treatment • common mistakes parents make trying to get their children to sleep • different sleep needs for different temperaments • stopping the crybaby syndrome, nightmares, bedwetting, and more • ways to get your baby to fall asleep according to her internal clock—naturally • handling nap-resistant kids and when to start sleep-training • why both night sleep and day sleep are important • obstacles for working moms and children with sleep issues • the father's role in comforting children • how early sleep troubles can lead to later problems • the benefits and drawbacks of allowing kids to sleep in the family bed Rest is vital to your child's health, growth, and development. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child outlines proven strategies that ensure good, healthy sleep for every age. Praise for Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child “I put these principles into practice—with instant results. Dr. Weissbluth is a trusted resource and adviser.”—Cindy Crawford

UPDATED IN 2024Many parents feel pressured to'train'babies and young children to sleep. But kids don't need to be trained to sleep--they're built to sleep. Sleep issues arise when parents (with the best of intentions) over-help or'helicopter parent'at night, overshadowing their baby's innate biological ability to sleep well. In The Happy Sleeper, child sleep experts Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright show parents how to be sensitive and nurturing, but also clear and structured so that babies and little kids develop the self-soothing skills they need to: fall asleep independentlyestablish a full, 11-12 hour night of sleeptake regular, healthy napsgrow into natural, optimal sleep patterns for day and night. The Happy Sleeper is a research-based guide to helping children do what comes naturally--sleep through the night. The Happy Sleeper features a foreword by neuropsychiatrist and popular parenting expert Dr. Daniel Siegel, author of Parenting from the Inside Out and the New York Times bestseller Brainstorm.

Non voglio andare a dormire! è un manuale pratico ricco di preziosi suggerimenti e consigli per risolvere i problemi legati al sonno dei bambini, dai primi mesi di vita alla preadolescenza. Nel volume i genitori troveranno una descrizione dettagliata e una spiegazione delle cause delle difficoltà che riguardano il coricarsi, l'addormentarsi e il dormire senza interruzioni, oltre che una serie di tecniche ed espedienti per gestirle con efficacia. A partire dalle esperienze maturate nell'ambito di corsi per genitori, gli autori illustrano gli aspetti più importanti riguardanti il fabbisogno di sonno, i tempi dell'andare a letto e i sogni dei bambini, guidando le mamme e i papà a riconoscere nelle manifestazioni più frequenti dei loro figli (movimenti ritmici nel sonno, episodi di sonnambulismo e di enuresi, incubi e digrignamento notturno) cosa è innocuo e cosa, invece, debba essere considerato un disturbo del sonno, insegnando loro le strategie più efficaci per affrontarlo e risolverlo (dal favorire le routine allo stabilire rituali, alla compilazione di strumenti quali il «calendario» o il «protocollo» del sonno). L'ultima parte del libro contiene inoltre giochi e rime per quando è ora di andare a letto e una raccolta di storie per rilassarsi e dare la buonanotte ai propri bambini, materiali utili a grandi e piccini per superare i problemi legati al sonno e rendere più piacevole il momento della nanna.

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, 2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Kryger, Ferber, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients.Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Organized format separates coverage into Normal and Abnormal sleep for quick access to the key information you need.Abundantly referenced chapters help you to investigate topics further. Equips you with a complete understanding of both medical and psychiatric sleep disorders.New and expanded chapters regarding sleep related breathing disorders; parasomnias; differential diagnosis of pediatric sleep disorders; hypersomnia; school start times and implications; and the evaluation and management of circadian rhythm disturbances. Extensive coverage on obstructive sleep apnea, diagnosis and treatment; evaluation and management of sleepy children; evaluation and management of circadian rhythm abnormalities; and pharmacology.

Nécessaire ou pas la sieste? Certains prétendent que non. D'autres sont prêts à monter aux barricades pour défendre ce droit au repos. De nos jours, peu de sujets reliés à la petite enfance suscitent autant de passion et de controverse. Notre époque est celle où règne la plus grande confusion en ce qui concerne la meilleure façon de permettre aux bébés et aux enfants de faire la sieste. Or, les parents et le personnel en service de garde veulent connaître les moyens de bien intégrer la sieste à la vie de l'enfant, dans le respect de ses besoins et en lui permettant de s'y adonner de façon agréable. Grâce à ce livre truffé de témoignages et d'exemples concrets, Brigitte Langevin décrit les différentes étapes et stratégies pour y parvenir. Elle explique également pourquoi la sieste est importante, voire essentielle, dans le développement physiologique, intellectuel et comportemental de l'enfant. Après tout, un enfant qui dort bien est joyeux, a des parents heureux, une éducatrice enchantée et se développe harmonieusement!

Are you up all night? Are you so tired that you feel your sanity slipping away? Not being able to sleep is agony. Sleep deprivation is a tried and tested method of torture. If human beings are deprived of sleep for long enough, they will go along with just about anything. You don't need to go along with anything any longer. Nor does your child. With the Good-Night's-Sleep Cure you can help your baby to sleep soundly, peacefully and continuously all night long. Not for five, six or seven hours, but for twelve. Put despair behind you! The solution you need and want is in this book.

El método definitivo para hacer dormir a los niños Un tercio de los niños padecen insomnio, es decir, se resisten a acostarse y se despiertan varias veces cada noche. Ello puede tener graves consecuencias. Los niños se vuelven irritables e inseguros y, a medio plazo, pueden acabar teniendo problemas para relacionarse con los demás; en los padres, el inevitable agotamiento puede perjudicar su vida conyugal. Este libro, rigurosamente científico, no sólo explica cómo enseñarles a dormir bien desde el principio, sino que revela cómo acabar definitivamente con el problema. El sencillo método del doctor Eduard Estivill, uno de los principales expertos en temas de insomnio infantil, ha funcionado en el 96 por ciento los casos en los que se ha aplicado y ha ayudado a dormir a miles de niños alrededor del mundo. Dormir bien es esencial para el desarrollo físico y mental de los niños, y lograr que duerman bien es fundamental para la estabilidad de la familia. En esta edición actualizada y revisada, el doctor Estivill les ofrece a todos los padres y educadores la oportunidad de conseguir que los niños duerman adecuadamente desde el primer día de vida.

Les dodos de votre enfant s'avèrent être un perpétuel cauchemar? Vous avez tout essayé et vous voilà épuisés, à bout de ressources? Vous n'êtes pas seul, puisque les problèmes liés au sommeil sont les plus souvent soulevés par les parents lors des suivis pédiatriques. Enfin, des réponses à toutes vos questions, mais surtout... des solutions! En effet, l'ouvrage de Brigitte Langevin vous permettra de mieux comprendre les besoins de sommeil de votre enfant, à chaque étape de son développement, ainsi que les principaux pièges à éviter. L'auteure, que de nombreux parents considèrent comme la Super Nanny du sommeil, vous propose ici des stratégies éprouvées et efficaces, basées sur la psychologie infantile, afin de surmonter les diverses problématiques relatives au sommeil. Grâce à cet outil essentiel, les bras de Morphée redeviendront accueillants pour l'enfant... et ses parents!

Sleep can be as sweet as this precious new cover. Mr. Moon in his nightcap, adorns this peaceful design with stars in blues and purples, surrounded by a soft yellow border. This 6.5'x 6.5'trade paperback has 136 pages detailed with floating stars and moons. There is a table of contents and an index to quickly reference any specific topic. There are 10 chapters including: sleeping patterns, bedtime routines, why babies cry, colic, sleep walking, allowing children in parents beds, coping with loss of sleep, naptimes, bedtimes, fears, and bad dreams. You'll find a wonderful selection of choices appropriate for childrens'various ages and stages. The author provides parents with creative techniques to cease bad habits and patterns. Arranged chronologically, written with wisdom, humor, and her understanding of parenting, this book is a reasuring guide to childhood sleep.

Sleep problems of American children have become a matter of national concern, with recent estimates indicating that 13% to 27% of children have sleep problems as reported by their parents. Considering the profound impact that disrupted sleep can have on family functioning and processes, it is critical that researchers and clinicians understand how to identify sources and contexts related to sleep disruptions and their consequences. Sleep and Development: Familial and Socio-Cultural Considerations is the first volume to integrate knowledge and approaches from numerous disciplines to focus on the sleep and development of children across adjustment and cognitive domains. Addressing the sleep patterns of children as well as those of other family members, sleep specialists from pediatrics, human development, family studies, and developmental and clinical psychology examine linkages between sleep and family processes, cultural attitudes towards sleep, and normative sleep disturbances in children, such as resistance to bedtime, chronic deprivation, and inconsistent sleep schedules. Individual chapters offer discussion on topics such as sleep and attachment, the effects of trauma on children's sleep, the cultural ecology of sleep, clinical assessment of sleep, and more. Highlighting research findings obtained within the last ten years, Sleep and Development synthesizes literature from disparate areas of inquiry in an effort to frame future investigations that will lead to a deeper and better integrated understanding of sleep and development. This comprehensive volume is a fundamental text for students, researchers, psychologists, and physicians interested in the study of sleep and sleep problems.

When it comes to getting your baby or toddler to sleep through the night, discover why when matters more than how Are you tired of endless hours spent rocking your baby to sleep? Have you “hit the wall” when it comes to sleepless nights? Teaching your baby or toddler to sleep through the night can be a bewildering and frustrating experience. Developmental psychologists Marc D. Lewis and Isabela Granic reveal that the key to your child's sleep habits is not which method you choose to help your child sleep, but when you use it. Timing is everything, and Bedtiming walks you through the stages of child development, offering helpful advice on such topics as: • time windows when sleep-training will be most effective and when it will stand the least chance of success • the pros and cons of several popular sleep-training techniques—including the “cry-it-out,” “no-cry,” and Ferber methods • common sleep setbacks and how to handle them • how to successfully transition your child from your bed to his or her own crib or bed.Bedtiming is a simple, sensible, and reassuring guide that will help children—and parents—get a good night's sleep.

Good Night Sleep Tight Workbook is the essential companion to the best selling book, Good Night Sleep Tight, by The Sleeplady, Kim West. The book includes a step-by-step guide for parents, is organized by age and by process, and is the key to sleep coaching success. The Workbook can be used as a standalone guide; includes an essential to do list, sleep plans, tear out sleep logs, sleep manner sticker charts and a certificate of completion for celebrating success - all the essentials needed to help tired parents with children of any age who are experiencing sleep problems.

Les difficultés de sommeil chez l'enfant sont fréquentes : 20 à 30% des jeunes enfants, environ 10% des enfants âgés de 6 à 12 ans et 15 à 20% des adolescents souffrent de difficultés d'endormissement et d'éveils nocturnes. Alors qu'elles peuvent avoir des conséquences graves sur le sommeil et la qualité de vie des parents, ces difficultés sont, chez le jeune enfant, souvent bénignes. Les troubles du sommeil de l'enfant sont étroitement liés à la maturation du sommeil et à l'installation du rythme veille/sommeil, ils sont aussi le reflet de l'évolution psychoaffective de l'enfant et de ses relations avec ses parents. Le livre aborde la physiologie et l'exploration des états de vigilance, puis les insomnies et les troubles du rythme circadien. Il présente ensuite les comportements anormaux pendant le sommeil, les parasomnies et les troubles moteurs liés au sommeil. Les pathologies du sommeil (apnées obstructives, mort subite du nourrisson, syndrome d'Ondine, somnolences diurnes et hypersomnies, pathologies cérébrales) font l'objet d'une partie. Enfin, la question de la prise en charge psychologique est détaillée en fin d'ouvrage. Ce livre tente de répondre aux questions que se posent les médecins, les personnels de santé et les parents. Comprendre le sommeil de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, ses difficultés éventuelles, savoir intervenir en adoptant une attitude éducative ferme mais non rigide, permet de résoudre beaucoup de problèmes. Cette intervention sera d'autant plus efficace qu'elle sera précoce et soutenue par un médecin traitant.

Winner of Disney's iParenting Media Award for Best Product “Easy naptime solutions that really work--without any tears.” Kathy Lynn, President,Parenting Today“Naps: Children need them. Parents want them. Here are the tools to make them happen.” Maureen A. Doolan Boyle, Executive Director,MOST (Mothers of Supertwins), Inc. Does your child: nap only in your arms, a sling, a swing, or the car? require elaborate rituals before sleeping? get fussy, act cranky, or have tantrums due to lack of sleep? take very short naps--or none at all? Naps are important to a child's mood, well-being, and development. The No-Cry Nap Solution offers you a proven formula to allow your baby, toddler, or preschooler to get daily restorative rest. You'll learn gentle, loving, tear-free techniques, developed by world-renowned parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley and tested by hundreds of families around the world, guaranteed to help you: Convince any child to nap every day Effortlessly settle your child for naptime in his or her own bed Turn short, fitful naps into long, peaceful ones Establish a nap schedule that works for you and your child Easily adapt nap routines to your child's developing needs Confidently deal with sudden changes, nap strikes, and travel

Infants and children spend one- to two-thirds of their life asleep. Despite this, very little attention has been paid to understanding both normal sleep and sleep-related abnormalities during child development. There are profound changes in sleep and circadian rhythm during growth and maturation. Sleep is particularly important in children, due to

Even Hollywood's biggest stars face the same dilemma as other parents do:'How do I get my child to sleep?'As parents in the know are finding, whether they're on the red carpet or the soccer field, the answer is the same: The Sleepeasy Solution. Psychotherapists and sleep specialists Jennifer and Jill, the dynamic'girlfriends'all of Hollywood calls on to solve Junior's sleep problems, have perfected their sleep technique that will get any child snoozing in no time—most often in fewer than three nights. The key to their method? It addresses the emotional needs of both the parent and child (yes, how to handle the crying!)—a critical component of why most other sleep methods fail. In this much-needed, family-friendly guide, weary parents will learn to define their own individual sleep goals, those that work for their family's schedule and style. They'll create a customized'sleep planner'to ensure consistency with both parents as well as extended caregivers. (As an added bonus, they'll even improve the readers'relationships with their spouses with the'marriage-saver'section.) With comprehensive sections devoted to each stage of Baby's and Toddler's development, plus solutions to special circumstances like traveling, daylight saving's time, moving to a'big kid bed'and multiples, The Sleepeasy Solution is a dream come true!'This approach was truly amazing in helping our family to thrive.... We are eternally grateful!'—Ben Stiller and wife, Christine Taylor, actors'With their gentle approach, Sleepeasy gave us the tools we needed to solve our daughter's sleep problems.'—Conan O'Brien, host of NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien'Sleepeasy gave us all the tools we needed to get our baby sleeping through the night. Now when we say good night to our daughter, we know it really will be a good night.'—Greg Kinnear, actor Sales Points Jill Spivack cofounded Sleepy Planet, the foremost parenting sleep company that caters to celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Conan O'Brien, Greg Kinnear, and many more The authors conduct workshops at Baby Expos with audiences of more than 300 CBS Evening News, Inside Edition, The Wall Street Journal, and Fit Pregnancy have featured the Sleepy Planet team Jill and Jennifer write the Sleep Q&A column for the Modern Mom website (www.modernmom.com) with over a million subscribers.

Affecting 20 to 30% of children under the age of five, sleep disorders can seriously affect a child's health. This authoritative guide illustrates the consequences of sleep disordered breathing and offers a state-of-the-art overview of methods to identify, diagnose, and treat sleep disorders in children. Covering the latest research related to the

'Este folleto es una versión abrevíada y traducida de libro:'Good night, sleep tight: The sleep lady's gentle guide to helping your child go to sleep, stay asleep and wake up happy.'--Cover.

'Getting a young child to go to sleep and stay asleep is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. Yet many parents resign themselves to enduring years of exhaustion. Now there is a sensible, smarter alternative that really works AND it doesn't require leaving your child to cry!'--Page 4 of cover.

Putting every child's sleep difficulties to bed for good. Since every child is different, even experienced parents may encounter problems with a new baby or young child who has trouble sleeping. In this guide, you will discover how to deal with your baby's changing sleep schedule, health issues that can affect a baby's sleep, what to do about different types of crying, and more. • Includes advice for babies, toddlers, and beyond.

This book addresses one of the major issues of modern pediatrics: the relationship between sleep and breathing in infants. The content of this book is based on the author's personal experience, as well as on up-to-date findings in the field. The necessity to present the most important knowledge on sleep physiology, sleep structure in infants, mechanisms supporting respiration in normal infants, functional changes in certain sleep stages, as well as the most characteristic forms of breathing disturbances in sleeping infants was taken into consideration. Chronobiological aspects of functional respiratory characteristics have also been tackled. Much attention has been paid to the quality of infant behavior associated with sleep disturbances and breathing disturbances in sleep, relationship between micro environmental characteristics and sleep impairments. Possible association between infant apnea and sudden infant death syndrome is considered as well; other topics include mechanisms of infant snoring in sleep and its relation to the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; sleep-related breathing disturbances occurring against a background of chronic broncho-pulmonary diseases, and possible approaches to clinical studies in infants with sleep-related breathing disturbances and their treatment.

One of the country's leading researchers updates his revolutionary approach to solving--and preventing--your children's sleep problemsHere Dr. Marc Weissbluth, a distinguished pediatrician and father of four, offers his groundbreaking program to ensure the best sleep for your child. In Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, he explains with authority and reassurance his step-by-step regime for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child's natural sleep cycles. This valuable sourcebook contains brand new research that- Pinpoints the way daytime sleep differs from night sleep and why both are important to your child- Helps you cope with and stop the crybaby syndrome, nightmares, bedwetting, and more- Analyzes ways to get your baby to fall asleep according to his internal clock--naturally- Reveals the common mistakes parents make to get their children to sleep--including the inclination to rock and feed- Explores the different sleep cycle needs for different temperaments--from quiet babies to hyperactive toddlers- Emphasizes the significance of a nap schedule-Rest is vital to your child's health growth and development. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child outlines proven strategies that ensure good, healthy sleep for every age. Advises parents dealing with teenagers and their unique sleep problems

Cynthia MacGregor has won the hearts of thousands of parents with her parenting classics. In The Naptime Book, she shares sweet, simple, and effective suggestions to help children get their allimportant sleep during the day. Current medical thinking indicates that small children should get at least nine hours of sleep at night and a nap during the day. Alarming statistics show that sleep deprivation can lead to countless health, cognition, and social problems. Cynthia MacGregor can help transform naptime into a treat both children and their caregivers look forward to every afternoon, leading to happier, healthier children and more joyful families.The Naptime Book is full of creative, playful ways to help children relax. Plus the hundreds of storytime activities, quiet games, riddles, and rhymes in this little book will help develop language and number skills. And what book on naps would be complete without a chapter called'Time Out for Mom, Too'Adults who care for small children all day need to take time for themselves. MacGregor suggests ways to use this time to your own best advantage.A sweet little book, with illustrations throughout, The Naptime Book is perfect for busy parents, tired teachers, and perplexed daycare professionals.The Naptime Book offers creative solutions to the challenge of naptime as well as a unique opportunity to foster closer relationships with young children. It's a book bound to become dogeared with repeated use.

In Night-Night, author Cynthia MacGregor tackles one of the biggest challenges of parenthood--tucking a child into bed. Every parent has experienced the countless excuses and delays of a child resisting bedtime, from needing another drink of water to fearing monsters lurking in the dark. In Night-Night, MacGregor presents a fun assortment of creative solutions to transform bedtime from a battle into a special bonding experience for parents and their children. Beautifully illustrated and filled with suggestions for storytime activities, quiet games, and playful songs and rhymes, Night-Night will turn bedtime into a special part of the day. There are activities to help develop language and number skills and activities that will inspire cognitive and creative thinking, as well as suggestions on how to help children relax. Instead of reading a book, MacGregor suggests telling personal stories tailored to the child's individuality, such as tales about when the child was little or adventures the parent had as a child. She also proposes activities to make bedtime more exciting, such as playing hokey-pokey to get under the covers and making up rhymes to accompany the actions of snuggling into bed.

Presenting exhaustive research on the breathing patterns and behaviors during sleep in children, this comprehensive reference covers the physiology of sleep development and breathing rhythms, the normal and abnormal maturation of sleep from childhood through adolescence, the effects of diseases and disorders on children during sleep, and treatment and management for better sleep-seeking to improve the health of children and adults. Utilizes a developmental approach from the perspectives of biology and physiology to reevaluate the significance of sleep behavior in children's health and as a nascent point for adult diseases!Written by an international roster of nearly 60 experts who investigate the causal relationships between sleep, breathing, and health conditions, Sleep and Breathing in Childrenhighlights the differences in sleep-wake rhythms between children and adults analyzes how sleep patterns may influence growth, development, behavior, and intellectual performance in the formative stages details how to interpret the ontogenesis of neonatal and infant electroencephalograms explores the potential of causal relationships between sleep disorders in childhood and adulthood, including possibilities for preventive measures discusses the effects of growth and sex hormones on sleep behavior and as treatment for sleep problems presents a basic overview of the circadian cycle in children describes the neural structures involved in autonomic and respiratory regulation narrates the development of peripheral and central chemoreceptor functions details the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnoses for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome reveals how children with neurological, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders are affected in sleep and much more!Highlights risk factors, symptoms, and preventive measures for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sleep ApneaWith over 3700 literature references, tables, drawings, photographs, and x-rays, Sleep and Breathing in Children is an invaluable aid to pediatric pulmonologists, neurologists, psychiatrists; sleep medicine specialists; and fellows in these disciplines.