My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent

by Sujay M. Kansagra MD

Why are there so many different sleep books? Why do all the "sleep experts" have completely different methods? Which method is right for my child? Why can't someone write a book that includes ALL of the different solutions that work? Good questions. This book is your answer. In just 50 pages, Dr. Kansagra presents ALL of the solutions that have actual scientific data to back them. If it isn't proven to work, it's not in this book. The solutions are straight-forward, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that get to the point and get there quick. Find out why pediatricians and parents alike love this book!Dr. Kansagra is an associate professor of child neurology and sleep medicine at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. His research interests include insomnia, narcolepsy, and rare neurologic disorders.

Genres: Parenting

62 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 16, 2014

Reviews

[Kersten Schubert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick factual read. Going on 4 weeks of a sleep regression, that it’s becoming the new norm in our household. Gotta find a solution

[Nikki Soulsby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read for the parent of children who fight bedtime.

Unlike a lot of parenting books, this one gives you options based on your own tolerance for crying. Crying will be involved, but it's a necessary pain for the better of both parent and child. Fingers crossed we will get to a place where bedtime isn't a battle.

[Laura V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful and quick primer on sleep training!

A quick and easy read with simple solutions and recommendations. Perfect for a busy couple that needs both caregivers to read the same prep before tackling. Recommended by our pediatrician!

[Becca Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read, informative, straightforward, good info. We haven't started implementing these methods offered in the book yet, but it did help point out some things we are doing that unintentionally may contribute to our child not sleeping.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic techniques you can find on the internet or in other child rearing books not specifically geared towards sleeping.

[Rayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was super helpful! And I love that it covers all stages of development!

[Tyler Bergren · Rating 5 out of 5]

tried and true

Dr Kansagra’s method works. This is a great, concise guide that cuts out all the unnecessary fluff so you can get the info you need when you need it and quickly.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short little sleep guide jam packed with helpful info. I wish all parenting books were this efficient!

[James Cababa · Rating 5 out of 5]

great resource

Went with the cold turkey method and it worked!
The goal is to be as boring as humanly possible. Best line in the book.

[Darryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short book, written by the director of the Sleep Medicine Program at Duke University, is an excellent guide for parents of children with non-pathologic sleep disorders. In it Dr. Kansangra discusses the physiology of normal sleep, the factors which can cause children to have difficulty falling or staying asleep, and simple step-by-step instructions on different techniques parents and other caregivers can use to break the patterns that led to the sleep disorder. He also discusses how parents can avoid the problem in the first place, by instituting a normal sleep regimen starting when the child reaches six months of age.

I would highly recommend this book to all parents and caregivers of young children, those who have sleep disorders, and all providers who counsel parents on how to get their child to sleep properly.

[Saleem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, simple guide to children's sleep

We saw so many different books on sleep training, and each seemed to voice strong opinions that were often in opposition.
This book takes a very different approach: It lays out the several major techniques in a really easy manner and helps you pick one based on how long you want to spend and your tolerance for hearing your child cry.
The author is very non-judgmental, and lays things out in a way that you can understand easily even if you're reading this while incredibly, epically tired from being up with a baby.
The writing isn't fancy, but really we were just looking for practical information and a guide that cut through the noise. Simple, and helped us figure out how to get our kid to sleep. I'd definitely recommend it to friends.

[Eduardo M Leon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty Helpful

The book is specific to the point based on age. Offers alternate methods based on parental style. Overall okay book.