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A sleeping child is a sight to behold. No matter what kind of difficulties come and go during the day, the sight of long curly lashes resting peacefully on buttery soft skin is guaranteed to melt a mother’s heart. How perfect children are in repose. Why then, is it so darn hard to get them to sleep? Sleep is a complicated subject and Elizabeth Pantley covers all the angles in The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Parents of young children will discover loving techniques to bring a peaceful night’s sleep into their household without sacrificing the trust between parent and child. As in her earlier book, The No-Cry Sleep Solution (which focused on infants), Pantley provides sleep logs and a sleep plan worksheet in her book and online. These allow parents to define problem areas, set goals, and keep track of improvement. But using these is not strictly necessary to learn a lot from this book. We learn that “All human beings wake five or more times a night, particularly while shifting from one stage of sleep to another.” Pantley gives us details about how many hours of sleep children typically need, while creating reasonable expectations about what constitutes a good night’s sleep. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your co-sleeping preschooler into a big bed without trauma, but don’t want to bring it up at preschool, or if you’ve wondered how to get a toddler to sleep without nursing, but aren’t actually ready to wean, this is your book. Pantley’s suggestions are tried and true from real life experiences, and they work. Wise parents know that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Pantley writes with warmth and respect for the individual choices of families make. “If your child is getting enough sleep, you are all sleeping well, and the people who live in your home are happy, then nothing needs to be fixed, regardless of what anyone else has to say about your family’s sleeping situation.” But if you do need some nighttime relief, The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers offers the support and information to make the change that feels right for your family. Pantley’s message is that the nighttime needs of everyone can be met in a kind loving manner that strengthens the bond between parent and child and creates happier, well rested families. Her comprehensive view of childhood sleep and wealth of suggestions and solutions will leave you feeling empowered to make a change for the better. A good night’s sleep is important for the whole family. |
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