Raising Sound Sleepers: Helping Children Use Their Senses to Rest and Self-Soothe

Dr. Adam Blanning, a child development consultant and holistic physician, suggests that sleep and rest are learned skills that grow with children alongside physical developmental stages. He offers practical ways for parents and carers to support children to use their senses to self-soothe, sleep, and build resilience. The book covers methods for children of all ages and tackles key parental concerns, such as settling toddlers, establishing calming daily rhythms, and helping children settle during times of anxiety. Raising Sound Sleepers is an invaluable resource that empowers parents and carers to guide children towards rest, sleep, and feeling calm, which will last a lifetime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Floris Books

Sleep and rest are not always the natural processes we expect them to be. According to Dr. Adam Blanning, a child development consultant and holistic physician, these are learned skills that grow with children alongside their physical developmental stages. In his insightful book, he offers practical ways for parents and carers to support children in using their senses, such as taste, smell, and touch, to self-soothe, sleep, and ultimately build resilience for life.

Based on extensive research and using clear examples, Dr. Blanning explores a range of methods for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, and addresses key parental concerns, including:

Tips for settling toddlers who always say "No!"
How to establish calming daily rhythms
Ways to help children settle during times of anxiety
Self-soothing techniques that can improve disruptive behavior

Raising Sound Sleepers is an invaluable resource that empowers parents and carers to guide children towards rest, sleep, and feeling calm—skills that will last a lifetime.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782508427