The Sleepeasy Solution - by Jennifer Waldburger & Jill Spivack (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Even Hollywood's biggest stars face the same dilemma as other parents do: "How do I get my child to sleep?" As parents in the know are finding, whether they're on the red carpet or the soccer field, the answer is the same: The Sleepeasy Solution.

Psychotherapists and sleep specialists Jennifer and Jill, the dynamic "girlfriends" all of Hollywood calls on to solve their child's sleep problems, have perfected their sleep technique that will get any child snoozing in no time--usually in less than five nights. The key to their method? It addresses the emotional needs of both the parent and child (yes, how to handle the crying!)--a critical component of why most other sleep methods fail.

In this much-needed, family-friendly guide, weary parents will learn to define their individual sleep goals that work for their family's schedule and style. They'll create a customized sleep plan to ensure consistency with both parents as well as caregivers. (As an added bonus, they'll even improve the readers' relationships with their partners with the "couples-saver" section.) With comprehensive sections devoted to each stage of baby, toddler, and child development, plus solutions to special circumstances like traveling, daylight saving's time, moving to a "big kid bed" and multiples, The Sleepeasy Solution is a dream come true!

New and improved edition: The updated material in this go-to resource includes new information on ages birth through 3 months including how sleep shaping helps young babies sleep better at night and naptime and allows parents to start sleep training earlier, once baby is 3 months old. This revised version also provides alternatives for sleep learning, and revised resources including product recommendations, charts and graphs, organizations, apps and websites and revised schedules for babies in the first year that include very detailed "wake by" times for naps--customized to baby's age--that take the guesswork out of daytime scheduling.

Review Quotes

"I find Sleepy Planet's techniques practical, supportive, nurturing and well reasoned. These methods are wonderfully structured and developmentally sound."

--Stacy L. Waneka, M.D.

"Jennifer and Jill deserve crowns, as they are true sleep royalty."

--Bess Raker, M.D., pediatrician attending physician, Cedars Sinai Medical Center

"My baby's well-being means everything to me, and Sleepy Planet not only helped her sleep but put my heart at ease. Our peaceful nights are a huge gift for us all."

--Carnie Wilson, singer

"Sleepy Planet gave us all the tools we needed to get our baby sleeping through the night. Now when we say goodnight to our daughter, we know it really will be a good night."

--Greg Kinnear, actor

"Sleepy Planet gave us the skills, reassurance, and confidence we needed to make the dream of sleep a fast reality. This approach was truly amazing in helping our family to thrive and we are eternally grateful!"

--Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, actors

"Sleepy Planet has unparalleled success in giving my families a good night's sleep and provides them with the skills for ongoing, long- term success."

--Alisa Bromberg, M.D., pediatrician

"Sleepy Planet's program is truly miraculous. I now have a baby who is peaceful, rested and happy. It's the answer to every mother's prayer!"

--Julie Moran, former host, Entertainment Tonight

"Thanks to Sleepy Planet for the advice and kind support. My daughter goes to sleep smiling--what higher praise can I give?"

--Jennifer Beals, actor

"While most sleep books just address the how-to's, The Sleepeasy Solution speaks directly to the soft-hearted parent who will find great relief in knowing that this approach is well thought out and emo- tionally sensitive to the entire family."

--Amy Brenneman, actor

"With their gentle approach, Sleepy Planet gave us the tools we needed to solve our daughter's sleep problems."

--Liza O'Brien and Conan O'Brien, television host

About the Author

Jennifer Waldburger, MSW, earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she also contributed to research with the Mayo Clinic. Her work with parents and children integrates both her background in psychotherapy and her postgraduate training in mindfulness, neuroscience, trauma healing, self-regulation and holistic wellness practices. Jennifer is also coauthor of Calm Mama, Happy Baby and co-creator of mindfulness and wellness programs at several schools.

Jill Spivack, LCSW, completed her graduate studies at the University of Southern California. After graduating with her masters in 1993, Jill developed an expertise in parenting while working as a psychotherapist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Early Childhood Department. Jill, a mother of two children, went on to develop a sub-specialty in pediatric sleep disorders while working in New York City at a parenting center after experiencing sleep problems with her first child.