Is My Child Overtired?: The Sleep Solution for Raising Happier, Healthier Children

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Summary: Straightforward, upfront advice!
Review: As a sleep researcher and educator I am always looking for simply written "how to" books based on strong empirical evidence. Dr. Wilkoff knows what he is talking about and covers all the bases. Want to avoid unnecessarily cranky children? Want to live with a happy youngster who is fully alert all day long? Want to be a better parent? Read this book!

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Summary: Please don't buy it as an EBOOK
Review: I have made a mistake by buying this book as an ebook.
You can't print it, can't copy or paste from it, can't put it onto another computer, and worse I have paid almost twice as much $$, the paper version is: $

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Summary: Straightforward, upfront advice!
Review: I wish I had found this book when my son was younger. Instead, I wasted time feeling guilty when Dr. Weisbluth's "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby" told me my baby wouldn't cry if only I would get my timing "perfect" or fretted when Dr. Jodi Mindell's book told me I absolutely could not nurse my six month old right before bed. Maybe my exhaustion with all the other "expert" baby sleep books is the reason why I appreciated this book so much. I found it, first of all, a very organized straightforward book. It laid out EXACTLY how much sleep babies need by age, and it gave very simple advice on how to achieve those sleep needs. And, frankly, I found the author's willingness to acknowledge that sleep training is going to result in some crying to be a refreshing change of pace from Weisbluth's coy allusions to catching your baby's "wave" of tiredness, and "surfing" him to a cry free sleep. Obviously, if you are put off by any "crying it out" references, you are not going to be crazy about this book. But I found it straighforward, simple,and organized.

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Summary: Dr. Wilkoff has a simple solution to a big dilemma
Review: If you are looking for a way to get your child to sleep, this is the book for you. Parents are always complaining that the worst time of day is night time and getting their child to sleep. Dr. Wilkoff's book teaches you, the parent, how to teach your child sleep independence. It's very easy reading and lays everything out for simple understanding. He includes a chart that tells how much sleep your child needs at what age. It's takes a stern and committed heart but the rewards are wonderful. I have a 13 month old who loves his bed and I rarely fight with him to go to sleep. Sometimes he even perfers to be in his crib when he is tired. Now when other parents are complaining about their child's bed time, usually 10:00 or 10:30pm, I tell them about this book. It's not only good for newborns and infants but for teenagers and adults as well. Everyone can benefit from this book. I heard about this book from my sister. Dr. Wilkoff is my niece and nephew's pediatrician. She also followed this book and her children are wonderful sleepers and because of their sleep habits they are performing very well in school. You will be very satisfied. Not for the weak hearted. On occasion you will have to hear your child cry, but teaching good sleep habits now will benefit them in the long run.