Janet Krone Kennedy's "The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby - and You" is a must-have for new parents. This guide gives practical advice and information regarding infant sleep patterns and how to 'train' them with the best interest of both the child and the parents in mind.
The book is easy to follow along with and understand. It is layed-out well and information is easy to find. This is better than resorting to the internet in search of answers, as there is so much conflicting information out there. Since Dr. Kennedy is a clinical psychologist who also developed a program for sleep disorders (as well as a mother herself), she is definitely a person one would rely on for accurate information on such topics. She presents information and advice in a straight-forward fashion and addresses numerous issues, from co-sleeping to noise.
One section I know many parents can benefit from is where Dr. Kennedy discusses bedtime routines and battles. I know of a family whose child is transitioning from a crib to a bed, so I will be loaning a copy of the book to them.
I would definitely recommend this guide to parents, especially new parents, to arm them for the battles ahead. Doesn't everyone need a good nights sleep after all? I won a copy of this book from Goodreads.com in exchange for a review.
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