Since my husband, Steve, and I are about to have a baby, I've been thinking and reading a lot about children's sleep. I know that I don't function well on limited sleep, so it's important to me that our baby has good sleep habits from an early age (both for their benefit and for mine).
When I am not getting enough sleep, I am irritable, I have difficulty being productive, I have more negative thoughts, I don't deal well with stress, I don't feel like exercising or cooking, and I crave unhealthy foods.
Does this ring true for you? How about for your child or children? When children don't get adequate sleep, they also get irritable and once overtired, they will likely have a difficult time falling asleep.
I truly believe that all children are different and you need to find the right approach for them, to help them sleep well during naps and at night.
Some of the sleep-related books I have found helpful and recommend:
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer
Good Night, Sleep Tight
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