The attached document, titled "The Gentle Night-Waking Roadmap," is a companion guide to the book Waiting for the Morning Sun, produced by Gentle Journey Sleep Co. It is designed for parents of children aged 12 months to 3 years who are seeking a balanced, empathetic approach to night-weaning while maintaining a close parenting bond.
The guide includes several practical tools to help families navigate sleep transitions:
Readiness Quizzes: Assessments to determine if both the child and parent are physically, emotionally, and developmentally ready to begin night-weaning.
Safer Bedsharing Checklist: An evidence-based risk reduction guide, including the "Safe Sleep Seven," for families who choose to bedshare.
Gentle Scripts: Practical language for parents to use when setting nighttime boundaries and validating their child's "big feelings" without using physical distance.
Safety Disclaimers: Clear notices emphasizing that the guide is for educational purposes and acknowledging AAP safe sleep recommendations.
Overall, the roadmap aims to help parents transition to a gentle sleep routine that honors their breastfeeding journey and parenting values.
The attached document, titled "The Gentle Night-Waking Roadmap," is a companion guide to the book Waiting for the Morning Sun, produced by Gentle Journey Sleep Co. It is designed for parents of children aged 12 months to 3 years who are seeking a balanced, empathetic approach to night-weaning while maintaining a close parenting bond.
The guide includes several practical tools to help families navigate sleep transitions:
Readiness Quizzes: Assessments to determine if both the child and parent are physically, emotionally, and developmentally ready to begin night-weaning.
Safer Bedsharing Checklist: An evidence-based risk reduction guide, including the "Safe Sleep Seven," for families who choose to bedshare.
Gentle Scripts: Practical language for parents to use when setting nighttime boundaries and validating their child's "big feelings" without using physical distance.
Safety Disclaimers: Clear notices emphasizing that the guide is for educational purposes and acknowledging AAP safe sleep recommendations.
Overall, the roadmap aims to help parents transition to a gentle sleep routine that honors their breastfeeding journey and parenting values.