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Sooner or later, most parents face challenges at bedtime. From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and adolescents, sleep problems can affect everyone in the family. And no matter what a child's difficulty may be--getting to sleep, staying asleep, bed-wetting, fears, or nightmares--it's never too late to take steps to correct it. Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know , 2nd Edition, helps parents and caregivers better understand sleep, answering questions and examining conflicting theories to help parents make the best decisions for their family. Topics include The functions of sleep and how much your child needs Newborn sleep patterns Sleep theories and strategies for success Bedtime routines and rituals Coping with fears and nightmares Tips for solving common problems

Rachel Y. Moon, MD, is the director of academic development for the Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She serves on the Task Force on SIDS for the American Academy of Pediatrics.