Sleep Routines for Baby and You: How to Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night and Finally Get the Rest You Crave (From Newborn to School Age)

By Raquel Grace

The secret to raising a sound sleeper, even if bedtime is currently a nightmare.
Do you wonder what it's like to sleep without your baby wailing through the night?
Have you tried every trick out there to help your kids get a good night's sleep to no avail?
Are you exhausted, worn down, and at the end of your rope?
One would think that sleep would be the easiest thing in the world for a baby. After all, sleep is natural.
But anyone with a new baby knows that it's anything but simple. Between waking up at all hours and failing to go to sleep at bedtime, babies and school aged children alike experience a spectrum of sleep troubles.
Most parents chalk it up to the joys (see: woes) of parenting. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Sleep routines can be taught, and healthy sleeping habits can be developed over time. In Sleep Routines for Baby and You, you'll learn how to do both.
Not only will you learn about how much sleep your child really needs, you'll also see the research to understand why sleep is important and the health effects that poor sleep can have.
In addition, you'll discover:
●Strategies to help your kids fall asleep and stay asleep
●The stages of sleep and why each one is essential
●Why sleep problems occur in the first place
●The impact of sleep deprivation
●Why technology doesn't belong in the bedroom
●Apps and resources for kids and parents alike to aid sleep
●Tips to help you figure out why your children have trouble sleeping and how to address each issue
And much, much more!
Sleep is vital in order for your kids to be at their best physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Give them one of the most valuable gifts any parent can give: the right tools to help them sleep well from childhood and beyond.
If you're ready to sleep through the night and finally establish a sleep routine that sticks, click "add to cart."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raquel Grace
• Release date: Dec 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393105541

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Sleep Routines for Baby and You

How to Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night and Finally Get the Rest You Crave (From Newborn to School Age)

Raquel Grace

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Table of Contents

Book Description

Introduction

War and Peace

Uneasy Truce

The First Baby

The Value of Research

Proven Sleep Training Solutions at Your Fingertips

Chapter 1: Parenting Types

Styles of Parenting

The Authoritarian Parent

The Authoritative or Balanced Parent

The Permissive Parent

The Uninvolved, Dismissive, or Neglectful Parent

Which Parenting Style Best Suits You?

Understanding Your Own Child

Sleep Temperament

Self-Soothers

Signalers

Observation

Communication

Social Interaction

Physiological Milestones

The Role of the Parent as Teacher

Chapter 2: How Much Sleep Is Sufficient?

Sleep Recommendations

Newborn to Six Weeks

Infants - Five to Twelve Months

Toddlers - Twelve to Twenty-Four Months

Preschool - Three to Four Years

School Age - Five to Twelve Years

Chapter 3: The Merits of a Good Night’s Sleep

Busy Body, Busy Brain

What your child’s brain is busy with while they are asleep.

Grow, Body, Grow

Did you know your child’s body grows when they are asleep?

A Good Night’s Sleep Bolsters Your Child’s Immune System

The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Overeating

The Stages of Sleep

How Sleep Works

Sleep Stage One

Sleep Stage Two

Sleep Stage Three

Sleep Stage Four

Chapter 4: The Value of Good Sleep Routines

I can take on the world, Mom!

Ways to Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits

The Peaceful, Contented Child

The Importance of Academic Success

Improved Creativity

The Link Between Sleep and Your Child’s IQ

Chapter 5: The Causes of Sleep Problems

Sleeping Problems - Young Children

Physical Discomfort

Temperature

Wet diapers

Lost pacifier

Crazy sleep positions

Teething challenges

Illness

Hunger and thirst

Sleeping arrangements

Emotional Discomfort

Fear of Excessive Noise

Separation anxiety

Sleep Problems in Older Children

Night Terrors

Normal Childhood Fears and Anxiety

Excessive Competition

Cyber or Social Media Bullying

Depression and Eating Disorders

Chapter 6: Sleep Deprivation - The Negative Impact

Social and Emotional Bonds

Inappropriate Behavior Escalates

The Impact on Self-Esteem

Substandard Academic Achievement

Attention-Deficit

Psychosomatic Illnesses

Inadequate Physical Growth and Sleeplessness

Immune System

Overall Poor Performance

Chapter 7: Signs of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Disorders

Slow to Wake

Short Attention Span and Lack of Focus

Hyperactivity and Disruptive Behavior

Lacks Motivation

Clumsy Behavior

Frequent Illness

Epstein-Barr Virus

Asthma

Anemia

Hypothyroidism

Heart Problems

Cancer

Constant Yawning

Aggressive Behavior

Bed-Wetting

Snoring

Sleepwalking or Night Terrors

Restless Leg Syndrome

Chapter 8: The Dangers of Technology for Children

The Impact of Increased Technology Use on Children

Results of The Survey Into the Use of Technology

Is It All Negative?

Chapter 9: Possible Solutions to Sleep Disruption

Parental Control

Some Ideas to Assist Your Child in Falling Asleep Quickly

Hand or foot reflexology/massage

Peaceful music or singing

Rocking

A cuddle buddy

Bedtime stories

Sleep Training for Successful Sleep Routines

Cry-it-out method of sleep training

The benefits of the cry-it-out method:

The drawbacks of this method:

No tears method of sleep training

Important aspects to bear in mind with this method:

The positive aspects of this method:

The negative aspects to consider:

Fading-it-out method of sleep training

The value of this method:

The negative aspects of this method:

And When All Else Fails?

Child Psychology

There are five main areas of interest to the Child Psychologist:

The development of the child

Important Milestones

Behavior

Emotions

Socialization

The importance of the parents’ role in the child’s development

Conclusion: Don’t Give Up!

Parental Example

Sleep Routines

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Debt

Quiet Space

The Importance of Pockets of Peace

Resources for Parents

Apps for Adults

Music and Meditation

Headspace: Meditation and Sleep

Comments

Noisli: Improve Focus and Boost Productivity

Slumber: Fall Asleep and Insomnia App

Sleep Cycle: A Time App

10% Happier: Meditation & Sleep

Pzizz: Sleep - Nap - Focus

Apps for Children

Music, Songs, Educational Activities and Meditation

Breathe, Think, Do - 123 Sesame Street

Comments

Comments

Comments

What kids have to say about this app

Kids Yoga Deck: Body Relaxation and Peace of Mind - Molly Schreiber

Smiling Minds: Meditation for Kids

Sleep Gadgets to Help Your Child Fall Asleep

Hatch Baby Rest

What parents have to say about this gadget

Zazu Kids

What parents have to say about these gadgets

Smart Connect Deluxe Soother

What parents have to say about this gadget

Cozy Phones

What parents have to say about this gadget

The Dodow

Serenity Star

What parents have to say about this gadget

The Final Choice

References

Introduction

War and Peace

Most parents look forward to enjoying a happy, peaceful coexistence with their children. Realistically, however, many normal, busy homes are seldom a Utopian paradise. Parents who work long hours to support their families may find themselves too exhausted at the end of the day to make the effort to instill consistent routines and to teach their children good sleep habits. In some instances, these parents resort to taking the easy way out when confronted with their moody, overtired child. This is certainly an enticing option! They either attempt to cajole the child into going to bed by using bribes and when this fails, which it eventually will do, these parents give up the fight and allow their child to stay up later than is good for their well-being. The end result becomes a toss-up between an uneasy peace and outright war where the peace option is seldom victorious.

Uneasy Truce

Agood sleep routine is as vital for your child’s health and overall well-being as are healthy food and exercise. Chronic sleep loss lays the child open to an almost endless list of problems that would not be experienced if good sleep routines were consistently followed.

First-time parents may not realize the negative impact too little sleep can have on their child’s long-term successful growth and development. The negative aspects of the knock-on effect of sleep deprivation for a child and the devastating consequences this is likely to have for the entire family cannot be underestimated. Imagine NO SLEEP for an endless succession of nights! NO THANK YOU! Going without an occasional good night’s rest is manageable for most adults. When consecutive sleepless nights become the norm, the resulting exhaustion for both parents and their children may lead to a multitude of unpleasant and unnecessary issues. Among these, stress and anxiety rate very high. Stress is ranked as one of the deadliest causes of both physical and mental illnesses. Early indications of children suffering from sleep deprivation may be exhibited by unexpected mood swings resulting in the onset of unusual behavior patterns. In severe cases where children do not enjoy the luxury of a restful night’s sleep, these children may begin to suffer from psychosomatic illnesses and may even begin to self-mutilate or contemplate suicide.

Although adults who suffer from loss of regular, peaceful sleep can continue to cope with their daily lives with some degree of functionality, children need ALL the sleep they can get in order to function at their optimal level. Children between the ages of three and six years who lack consistent, good sleep routines become moody, uncooperative and are just not so pleasant to spend time with. These children