- the physical, emotional and relationship fallout of sleep deprivation — along with an action plan for minimizing these effects
- what the world's leading sleep researchers have identified as the best-odds sleep promotion strategies for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- the science behind each of the major sleep training methods — along with the inside scoop on the major pros and cons, according to parents who've tried them
- co-sleeping, partners in exile (in the spare bedroom), and other hot-button topics in the world of sleep
- sleep transitions: from co-sleeping to solo sleeping; from crib to bed; from napping to no more naps
- nightmares, night terrors, bedtime refusal, and too-early risers
Includes
- checklists, charts, and sleep tools, including a handy sleep log
- sleep books, websites, and organizations that every parent should know about