{"product_id":"the-peaceful-sleeper-an-intuitive-approach-to-baby-sleep-paperback-softback-9781394328864","title":"The Peaceful Sleeper; An Intuitive Approach to Baby Sleep (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394328864","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Peaceful Sleeper\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Intuitive Approach to Baby Sleep\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Peaceful Sleeper\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear, easy-to-digest overview of infant sleep development that parents can actually use. Grounded in evidence-based research and developmental theory, the approach is refreshingly practical, from building strong sleep foundations in the first four months to thoughtfully introducing sleep training later on. As a pediatric sleep psychologist, this is the kind of guidance I would confidently recommend to the families I work with.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Kara McRae Duraccio, Pediatric Psychologist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Finally, a book that successfully tames the Wild West of sleep training! Chrissy Lawler acknowledges and explains the complexity of baby sleep while providing clear, accessible steps to make restful nights a reality in your home. And if that isn’t enough, she’ll have you laughing the whole way through.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Larry J. Nelson, Ph.D., Professor at Brigham Young University, School of Family Life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Peaceful Sleeper\u003c\/i\u003e offers exhausted parents a calm, evidence-based path through one of the most polarizing topics in modern parenting. With deep clinical expertise and real-life experience, Chrissy Lawler empowers families to build healthy sleep in a way that supports secure attachment, parental well-being, and the entire family system. This book replaces fear and confusion with clarity, confidence, and compassion.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Morgan Cutlip, Author and Relationship Expert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSleep is the thing that drives new parents crazy—and it’s also the most important thing for your baby’s growth and development. In \u003ci\u003eThe Peaceful Sleeper\u003c\/i\u003e, therapist and sleep expert Chrissy Lawler gives straightforward, real-world guidance to teach your baby how to sleep soundly and independently. Because good sleep isn’t luck—it’s a skill your baby can learn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sharon Mazel, Parenting Expert and Author of \u003ci\u003eBite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChrissy Lawler (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394328864, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 March 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraightforward, loving, science-based approach to teach your baby how to get a good night’s sleep\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by renowned family therapist and sleep coach Chrissy Lawler, \u003ci\u003eThe Peaceful Sleeper\u003c\/i\u003e offers an attachment-based, research-backed approach to baby sleep, ending the heated online debate of “sleep-training.” With the understanding that knowing how to help your baby get good sleep can be overwhelming given the loud, contradictory voices doling out advice, Lawler relies on a flexible and personalized approach to share solutions that work for you and your family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find insights on how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse clues from your baby, plus science, to determine the best approach to sleep, allowing you to get results (and more sleep!) as quickly and efficiently as possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut through the noise of misinformation on controversial topics like the cry-it-out method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRise above frustrating platitudes like “babies will be babies; just endure it until they’re older, and it might get better”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage sleep after sleep training, and navigate challenges like regressions, teething\/illness, and schedule changes (like dropping naps)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Peaceful Sleeper\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read resource for new and expecting parents who need trusted support to improve their baby’s sleep as well as their own sleep and mental health. The book is also invaluable for experienced parents who struggled with sleep with their older children during the newborn phase and are looking for a new approach to sleep training. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I PARENTING IN THE MODERN AGE 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What Exactly Is Sleep Training? 3\u003cbr\u003e2 Everyone Is an Expert (and Everything Is on Fire!) 9\u003cbr\u003e3 Debunking the Myths 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II SLEEP IS LIFE 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Why Quality Sleep Matters for Baby 31\u003cbr\u003e5 Why Quality Sleep Matters for Parents 41\u003cbr\u003e6 Why Quality Baby Sleep Matters for the Rest of the Family 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III SLEEP TRAINING IN THE OVERALL PARENTING PICTURE 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Secure Attachment 57\u003cbr\u003e8 The Gifts of Independence, Resilience, and Self-Soothing 69\u003cbr\u003e9 The Zone of Proximal Development 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV ESTABLISHING A STRONG SLEEP FOUNDATION (0–4 MONTHS) 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Understanding Newborn Sleep 85\u003cbr\u003e11 Feeding and Timing 93\u003cbr\u003e12 Calming Strategies and Treating Discomfort 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V SLEEP TRAINING 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Importance of Four Months and Teaching Independent Sleep 127\u003cbr\u003e14 The 10-Minute Method 135\u003cbr\u003e15 Naps 153\u003cbr\u003e16 Sleeping Through the Night 163\u003cbr\u003e17 The Other Three Methods and Special Considerations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VI LIFE AFTER SLEEP TRAINING 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Scheduling 193\u003cbr\u003e19 Sleep After Sleep Training 201\u003cbr\u003e20 Nap Trapped: When Sacrifice Backfires 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: How to Choose Your Approach to Sleep Training 223\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2: Creating a Sleep Log 227\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 3: Sleep Training Twins 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 241\u003cbr\u003eIndex 263\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Self-help \u0026amp; personal development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Self-help \u0026amp; personal development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Self-help%20\u0026amp;%20personal%20development%20%5BVS%5D%22\"\u003eVS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449471496472,"sku":"9781394328864","price":13.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394328864.jpg?v=1785201065","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-peaceful-sleeper-an-intuitive-approach-to-baby-sleep-paperback-softback-9781394328864","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}