

It was during this portion of the book that I struggled to decide whether or not I wanted to agree with him. Weissbluth discusses the benefits of sleep and why healthy sleep habits during childhood are essential to child development and ultimately, adult development and functioning. Weissbluth recommends, then read the Recommendations section to learn more. If you want to use the techniques that Dr.

Taking only a snippet of what I’ve written here could be harmful for your child. To be able to share with you the battle that I went through, and the conclusion that I came to by the end of the book, I hope will validate the concerns that you have as a new parent and help you to make the best decision for your child’s sleep.īe sure to read the Recommendations section of this article. If I had a difficult time deciding whether or not I agreed professionally with the recommendations in this book, I assumed that many new parents may also have some difficulty making this decision. What I’m most excited about is the opportunity to share with you the process that I went through as I read this book as I internally battled whether I agreed with the information or not as a therapist who treats young children.

I’m excited to share with you today my thoughts and opinions on the book “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child” by Marc Weissbluth, M.D.
