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Naomi and the Secrets of Going to Sleep

Book description

Some kids and parents have issues going to bed at night.
This book, written by Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, a children’s sleep
expert and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist helps kids, and
you, the parents, learn and understand how to establish a
better sleep routine for your child.

The book tells the story of Naomi, a girl with trouble going
to bed and falling asleep.
It begins by describing the behaviors that make it hard for
Naomi to go to bed and fall asleep.
Things change when her grandfather tells her the bedtime
tory of ‘The Secrets of Going to Sleep.’ Through his story,
he delivers the principles for a good night’s sleep and an
effective bedtime routine.

This book aims to help children and parents understand
simple principles of sleep in a fun and engaging way, and
lead to a better sleep for kids and parents.
Introducing these sleep principles through this children’s
story will enable parents to engage their kids in adopting
them easily and willfully. The principles described in this
book are based on years of research in the field of
children’s sleep.

This book will Improve your children’s sleep habits, it will
teach bedtime routines, and it will be a great bedtime
story for kids.

Get the book and sleep well!

Recommendation

Dr. Michael Zivor, Clinical Psychologist, St Mary’s Hospital, London

Another great book by Dr. Kushnir, who is able to make evidence based CBT understanding of sleep problem. accessible and fun to read with our kids and clients.
Highly recommended for parents who want to help their kids who have sleeping difficulties and for clinicians who are searching the use of narrative therapy combined with CBT. The Illustrations are heart warming and kids love it.

Yoel Elizur Associate professor and Head of the Clinical Child & Educational Psychology Program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Well done for the ongoing investment in writing children’s books. I read it and found the book very pleasant and valuable for children with sleep difficulties in general

Who is this book for?

Bedtime drags on with one more drink, one more story, one more trip out of the room
Your child has trouble settling down and takes a long time to fall asleep
Your evenings have no steady routine, and bedtime shifts from night to night
You want your child to cooperate with a bedtime routine without a nightly battle

What’s inside

The story of Naomi, a girl who has trouble going to bed and falling asleep
A look at the behaviors that make bedtime hard for Naomi
A story within the story: Naomi's grandfather tells her 'The Secrets of Going to Sleep'
The principles of a good night's sleep and an effective bedtime routine, based on years of research in children's sleep
A book that also works as a bedtime story

How to use this book

Read it as a bedtime story over several evenings. Ask your child which of Naomi's bedtime habits sound familiar and which of the grandfather's secrets they would like to try. Then build your own routine together, keep the steps in the same order every night, and give it a couple of weeks to settle.

Book details

Authors: Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir
Illustrator: Nikola Aronová
Reading age: 3–6 years
Pages: 44
Published: March 2023
Language: English

Frequently asked questions

What age is Naomi and the Secrets of Going to Sleep for?

The stated reading age is 3 to 6. It is a picture book meant to be read together with a parent, and it works well as a bedtime story.

What is a good bedtime routine for a young child?

A good routine is short, calm, and the same every night, ending with lights out at a regular time. Predictable steps help a child wind down and know what comes next. The book presents the principles of an effective routine through a story children can follow.

Why does my child fight going to bed?

Many children resist bedtime because they do not want the day to end, are not yet sleepy, or have learned that stalling works. A consistent routine, a regular bedtime, and calm, clear limits help many families.

When a book is not enough

If sleep problems continue for several weeks despite a steady routine, or you notice loud snoring, pauses in breathing, or marked daytime tiredness, talk with your pediatrician or a children's sleep specialist. Dr. Kushnir also works with families online: help with children’s sleep problems.

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