By Sandy Jones

By Marcie Jones Brennan

On Sale: Nov 22, 2010
Page Count: 208 pages
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN-13: 9781402776403

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The newest title in the best-selling Great Expectations series tackles all aspects of a topic every new mom and dad is eager to master: getting baby to sleep!

In their reassuring parent-to-parent voice, experts Sandy and Marcie Jones unravel the mysteries of how, when, and under what circumstances babies sleep in a clear and logical way that will comfort and sustain weary parents. They offer:

– An explanation of how a baby’s sleep differs from that of children and adults

– Advice on which sleep difficulties might indicate a medical problem.

– Bulleted coping strategies for an array of issues

– Q&A sidebars in which Sandy and Marcie give answers to common questions

– Compelling “bites” of recent sleep research

Moms and dads suffering through sleepless nights with baby will especially appreciate the quotes and strategies from other parents who have gone through the experience. Plus: a review of the most effective sleep-related products; useful Web resources; and a comprehensive dictionary of medical and sleep terms.

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Great Expectations

Sandy Jones

About the Author

Sandy Jones, MA, is the author of eight international best-selling parenting books including, Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights; Good Things For Babies; Learning for Little Kids: A Parents Sourcebook for the Years3-8; and The Consumer Reports Guide to Baby Products.

Marcie Jones, MA, is a freelance writer and editor. She has written for magazines and newspapers, and has taught writing at the University of Baltimore. She is the mother of a four-year-old daughter.

Created under the editorial guidance of Peter S. Bernstein, MD, MPH, FACOG, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Women’s Health of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Claire M. Westdahl, CNM, MPH, FACNM, Director, Nurse Midwifery, Emory University School of Medicine. Recommended by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

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Marcie Jones Brennan

About the Author

Sandy Jones, MA, and Marcie Jones, MA, are coauthors of several books in the Great Expectations series: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth, Pregnancy Journal & Organizer, Your Baby’s First Year, Best Baby Gear, and Baby Sleep Guide.

Sandy Jones has served as a consumer columnist for Parents and Woman’s World and written hundreds of articles for women’s magazines. She is the author of 12 books that have sold over half a million copies worldwide, including the Great Expectations series, created with her daughter, Marcie Jones. She lives in Brevard, North Carolina.

Marcie Jones is a freelance writer and editor who has written numerous articles for pregnancy and parenting magazines.

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