Straightforward, loving, science-based approach to teach your baby how to get a good night’s sleep Written by renowned family therapist and sleep coach Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper offers an attachment-based, research-backed approach to baby sleep, ending the heated online debate of “sleep-training.” With the understanding that knowing how to help your baby get good sleep can be overwhelming given the loud, contradictory voices doling out advice, Lawler relies on a flexible and personalized approach to share solutions that work for you and your family. Readers will find insights on how to: Use clues from your baby, plus science, to determine the best approach to sleep, allowing you to get results (and more sleep!) as quickly and efficiently as possible - Cut through the noise of misinformation on controversial topics like the cry-it-out method - Rise above frustrating platitudes like “babies will be babies; just endure it until they’re older, and it might get better” - Manage sleep after sleep training, and navigate challenges like regressions, teething/illness, and schedule changes (like dropping naps) The Peaceful Sleeper is a must-read resource for new and expecting parents who need trusted support to improve their baby’s sleep as well as their own sleep and mental health. The book is also invaluable for experienced parents who struggled with sleep with their older children during the newborn phase and are looking for a new approach to sleep training. " The Peaceful Sleeper provides a clear, easy-to-digest overview of infant sleep development that parents can actually use. Grounded in evidence-based research and developmental theory, the approach is refreshingly practical, from building strong sleep foundations in the first four months to thoughtfully introducing sleep training later on. As a pediatric sleep psychologist, this is the kind of guidance I would confidently recommend to the families I work with." ―Dr. Kara McRae Duraccio, Pediatric Psychologist “Finally, a book that successfully tames the Wild West of sleep training! Chrissy Lawler acknowledges and explains the complexity of baby sleep while providing clear, accessible steps to make restful nights a reality in your home. And if that isn’t enough, she’ll have you laughing the whole way through.” ―Larry J. Nelson, Ph.D., Professor at Brigham Young University, School of Family Life " The Peaceful Sleeper offers exhausted parents a calm, evidence-based path through one of the most polarizing topics in modern parenting. With deep clinical expertise and real-life experience, Chrissy Lawler empowers families to build healthy sleep in a way that supports secure attachment, parental well-being, and the entire family system. This book replaces fear and confusion with clarity, confidence, and compassion.” ―Dr. Morgan Cutlip, Author and Relationship Expert Sleep is the thing that drives new parents crazy―and it’s also the most important thing for your baby’s growth and development. In The Peaceful Sleeper , therapist and sleep expert Chrissy Lawler gives straightforward, real-world guidance to teach your baby how to sleep soundly and independently. Because good sleep isn’t luck―it’s a skill your baby can learn. ―Sharon Mazel, Parenting Expert and Author of Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby’s First Year