Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know

by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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 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 includeThe functions of sleep and how much your child needsNewborn sleep patternsSleep theories and strategies for successBedtime routines and ritualsCoping with fears and nightmaresTips for solving common problems

231 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.