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Marc Weissbluth, M. D.
Known for: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child: A Step-by-Step Program for a Good Night's Sleep
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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child: A Step-by-Step Program for a Good Night's Sleep
This comprehensive guide by pediatrician Marc Weissbluth provides parents with scientifically grounded strategies to help children develop healthy sleep patterns from infancy through adolescence. It explains the biological rhythms of sleep, the importance of consistent routines, and practical methods to address common sleep problems such as night waking, bedtime resistance, and irregular naps.
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Understanding Biological Rhythms and Sleep Evolution
At the core of everything we discuss in this book lies an essential biological truth: sleep is governed by rhythms that are both innate and adaptive. Every human being, from infancy onward, has an internal clock regulated by the hypothalamus — a mechanism that organizes cycles of alertness and rest ...
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The Hidden Danger of Sleep Debt
One of the most misunderstood aspects of children’s sleep is the cumulative effect of sleep loss, or what I call sleep debt. A child who misses even a little sleep each day quietly accumulates a deficit that can alter their mood, learning, and health in striking ways. Unlike adults, who may articul...
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About Marc Weissbluth
Marc Weissbluth, M.D., is a pediatrician and sleep researcher who has studied children's sleep patterns for decades. He is a professor of clinical pediatrics at Northwestern University School of Medicine and a leading authority on pediatric sleep health.
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