Saturday, February 23, 2008

Amanda's Book Nook: Book Review: The No-Cry Sleep Solution for toddlers and preschoolers


Elizabeth Pantley writes an incredible series of parenting books topics including sleep, potty training and discipline.

Her book entitled, The No-Cry Sleep Solution for toddlers andpreschoolers, is a must read for parents who have either:
  • a toddler/preschooler who has never been a good
sleeper and are looking for practical solutions for helping
this situation
OR
  • a toddler/preschooler who is having difficulty transitioning to
new sleep situation (e.g.new bedroom) or have begun to have sleep problems

Pantley’s book provides very specific suggestions for how to analyze your personal situation as well as a variety of steps/suggestions that you can try to improve your sleep situation with your toddler. Her practical and supportive text allows parents to take the information that sounds helpful and leave the tips that will not work for their family. She recognizes that every family as well as every child is unique and will therefore have a unique situation that requires careful thought and implementation of a strategy that will work for them.


In Part Two of her book, she lists eight sleep tips for every child. This section is a wonderful resource for all parents to read. She then writes about solutions for a variety of common sleep problems such as “Bedtime Battles”, “ Nap time problems” and “Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking”.

Throughout her book, Pantley emphasizes the importance of consistency as well as giving each plan a fair try. She provides parents with solutions that are easy to understand and follow.

The No-Cry Sleep Solution for toddlers and preschoolers is definitely a book worth reading. It is well written, is an easy read and will most likely assist any family experiencing bedtime issues.

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