Sleep : what every parent needs to know / Rachel Y. Moon, editor in chief.
Material type: TextPublication details: Elk Grove Village, Ill. : American Academy Of Pediatrics, c2013Description: xxvi, 219 p. ; ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 1581107811
- 9781581107814
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 618.9284 S632 | Available | 33111008874840 | ||||
Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 618.9284 S632 | Available | 33111005210659 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 it.
Sleep: 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 include
The functions of sleep and how much your child needs
Newborn sleep patterns
Sleep theories and strategies for success
Bedtime routines and rituals
Coping with fears and nightmares
Tips for solving common problems
Includes index.
Overview. Basics of childhood sleep. Pt. 1. Ages, stages, and phases. The first year of life ; Babies and sleep safety ; Sleep associations and strategies: babies ; Toddlers ; Bedtime routines and rituals ; Twins and more ; Preschoolers ; The school-aged years: ages 5 to 12 ; Adolescence: ages 13+ -- pt. 2. Childhood sleep challenges. There's a monster under the bed: dealing with fears ; Nightmares, night terrors, and other partial arousals ; Sleep apnea ; Allergies and asthma ; Headaches, leg pains, and seizures ; Abdominal/gastrointestinal issues ; Developmental disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.