Thanks to our local library, I now have a copy of “The Sleep Bible” in my hands! A friend highly recommended I read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Marc Weissbluth in hopes that I will find a solution to our sleep issues. Now, to find the time to read all 457 pages as quickly as possible so that I can get started. I’ll be sure to let you all know how things develop, but until then, have any of you read and followed the contents of this book? Any tips and/or tricks?
On another note, I started using Baby Signs with my son yesterday. It’s definitely going to be a learning process for the both of us as I had to remind myself several times yesterday to sign as we went about our day. I’m hoping it doesn’t take me too long to get into the habit of signing without having to remind myself after forgetting to do it most of the day. I can’t expect to be perfect right away, but it would be nice, wouldn’t it? 
We’re starting with a few signs that I feel are important such as Mommy, Daddy, eat, more, all done and sleep. It’s advised to start slowly so I hope six signs isn’t overdoing it.
Now is the time to be patient and persistent. Changes and developments are not going to happen overnight. In fact, it could take several months for my son to produce his first sign and it could take me just as long to read “The Sleep Bible”. Uh, let’s hope not for the latter.
*raises glass* Here’s to improved sleep habits and better communication. Cheers!
Tags: baby signing, sleep issues
Hi- I have 3 kids (5, 4, 2) and they are great but sleep was an issue. I wish there was a simple fix but all 3 share a room and the “baby” my 2 going to soon be 3 yr old only just 2 weeks ago slept all night in his own bed. But ..well that is what they all did. We sang them to sleep, rubbed back and in 20 min all were out cold til morning. But often one would wake up during the night and come into bed with us. But now..they all stay from 8pm-6:30-7am and its sweet. Time was my only cure. I wish you nights full of sleep and lots of baby signing!!!
Allie