Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep?

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Mar 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Leslie Howard

About this audiobook

Does your child: ● Refuse to cooperate in the morning? ● Get into trouble for not listening? ● "Lose it" over seemingly insignificant issues? ● Seem to resist sleep? An estimated 69 percent of American infants, children, and teens are sleep deprived. Studies have shown that sleep deficits can contribute to hyperactivity, distraction, forgetfulness, learning problems, illness, accidents, and disruptive behaviors. Often what our misbehaving kids really need isn't more "consequences" or more medication but more sleep. Sleepless in America offers weary and frustrated parents a helping hand and an exciting new approach to managing challenging behaviors by integrating research on stress, sleep, and temperament with practical strategies and a five-step approach that enables parents to help their "tired and wired" children get the sleep they so desperately need.

About the author

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka is a bestselling author and internationally recognized lecturer and parent educator. A former director of one of Minnesota's largest Early Childhood Family Education programs, Mary is the founder of the Spirited Child and Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles workshops.

Leslie Howard is a talented audiobook narrator with a background in intensive yoga study, metaphysics, and fiber arts. She brings creativity, empathy, and a lifelong love of performance to her work.