Review: Good advice for sound sleep
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 22, 2014
The importance for sleep can't be over-emphasized, especially for children and teens. Cathy Wilson helps parents (and us grandparents) remember that. The why's of it are important; the how's also. Perhaps if more parents understood the importance of enough sleep for a healthier wakeful life, they'd do more. First, of course, the author mentions that it's crucial for parents to set the example. So perhaps a lead-on book would be, "Getting Parents To Sleep!"The author briefly covers basic tactics to help children sleep well. It's all common sense--but we know that kind of sense isn't that common! So this book will help in that area.I'd suggest a "to-do list" in the different areas of sleep, a clear outline, so we don't just read and forget. Readers, of course, can make that on their own. Or perhaps the author's website can have a section for that we can print up.The author talks from her own experience, of course, with children. And I'm sure she has researched the topic well. It would help if she directed us to authoritative sources for his--sleep experts, doctors, research, etc. And some illustrations and stories would break up the factual copy.But in spite of these things, I recommend this book to those who care for and about children. It's a good start and motivation for them to build a good, healthy foundation for the children they're responsible for. Good sleep helps to build good minds and character!