The No Cry Sleep Solution Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
April 13, 2009 by Marriage Advice · Leave a Comment
The No Cry Sleep Solution Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
A breakthrough approach that offers hope to exhausted parents looking for gentle ways to help their baby sleep without the heart-wrenching tears. Until now the only two ways to deal with sleepless nights were to let your baby cry herself to sleep or to become a sleep-deprived martyr and tough it out from dusk until dawn. The No-Cry Sleep Solution will show you how it is entirely possible and within your grasp to help your baby fall asleep peacefully–and stay asleep all night long.
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2 Stars Unfortunately it didnt work for us
We tried this for first 6 months as I didnt want to let my baby CIO. However after that, my baby was waking up more frequently 6-8 times, track record was 3 times per hour. I was so tired and the entire household was falling sick due to sleep deprivation. I decided to take a more firm yet gentle approach as advocated by Kim West, Good night Sleep Tight. I strongly recommend this book as we saw results on the first night. From 6.-8 times to 1 night waking and naps were longer and more quality once he has learn how to fall asleep on his own. Perhaps this book will work for babies with milder temperament and older babies who can comprehend and understand. Note that the author’s son was about 12 months when she successfully solved his sleep problems with her methods.
5 Stars So, you think you have learned it all?
You would think that after having 4 children I would have learned all the tips and tricks to sleeping at night… I will have to admit that wasn’t true… We used the CIO method because we felt that was our only choice with our oldest and when our 2nd child came we knew we did not want to do this again… So, I started reading and researching new method that were both gentle on us as well as our new son… I found this wonderful book… It was so helpful… I thought I’m set… A few years down the road and our 3rd child a daughter was born… I had re-read the book because she had different sleep issues then our 2nd child… After that I thought I know it all… Go down the road another few years and our 4th child a son is born… He is currently 11 months old… We started off suprisingly smoothly then around 7-8 months old things went wrong… I read this book yet again… I’m happy to report after a quick review we are all peacefully sleeping… Thank you for this awesome book… I recommend everyone to read and then reread this book with each child you have… I will probably read it again in a few years when our 5th child arrives… I know there will be something new that will help us… This book truly stands the test of time…
4 Stars it does work
This book is great for non-CIO parents. Have patience…it does take lots of effort and time…but for me - 15 days into it - it IS working 
And NO tears!
1 Star waste of money
The book is a complete waste of money. It is full of common sense tips and offers no good guide for putting your child to sleep. Pantley tells the reader about a group of mothers who achieved success by using her tips. However, she does not offer anything new, e.g. look for cues that your baby is sleepy and etc. Buy this book if you want to read about the sleep habits of the author’s childlen and a bunch of random kids. I was very disappointed with this book.
5 Stars A big difference
This book was a true blessing to us. While our daughter was a pretty good newborn (didn’t cry much at all), we quickly got frustrated with her being up until 10…10:30…11…or even midnight! We felt like we didn’t have a life because, well, we didn’t. That’s what prompted us to buy the book.
The biggest point that changed our life here was Elizabeth saying that babies should be put to sleep for the night at 7-7:30. I honestly didn’t believe it and she addressed that in the book…saying people would be scared that doing that would mean the baby would be awake at 3am. That was us.
We were thinking our daughter was napping when she fell asleep in the early evening because she’d usually wake up in ~30-45 minutes, staying up until much later. It was us who were causing the problem, since we’d play with her and have her active after she’d had that “nap”. So, we were astonished when we put her down for the night for the first time at 7-7:30 and she didn’t fully wake again until 7 the next morning (just a few brief nighttime wake-ups…which we’re working on). We also established a bedtime routine, as Elizabeth suggests. Again, astonished that babies take these cues and know what they mean after a short number of days. She completely winds down after her bath and is usually nearly asleep when I read her stories.
What I like best about this book is that Elizabeth is honest and matter-of-fact. Babies are human and that means change will take some time…and sometimes things will mess with the changes you make (like teething that hit us in the 5th and 6th month big-time). You just have to re-group and stay committed, knowing that you’re doing what’s best for your baby…and you! Elizabeth’s encouragement to persevere is just what you need to hear.
Now, my husband and I have time together — alone — in the evenings. And we’re getting much more sleep, which makes us better parents and better people out in the world.
I’m now reading the No-Cry Nap Solution…although naps are pretty good right now. Still, I figure if I get even a few tips to make things better, all the better for us and our baby.
Setting Limits with Your Strong Willed Child Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear Firm and Respectful Boundaries
April 13, 2009 by Marriage Advice · Leave a Comment
Now You Can Effectively Parent Your Strong-Willed Child — Review
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5 Stars Simple advice that works
My wife and I were becoming very frustrated with the behavior of our strong-willed son so I turned to this book out of desperation. The advice was amazingly simple and straightforward. We made a few adjustments to the way we communicate instructions and replaced our idle threats with actual (and reasonable) consequences for non-compliance. After only a few weeks, the change in our son has been incredible. Very few tantrums anymore from him, no more screaming from us, and everyone is much happier. I highly recommend this book.
5 Stars Great book for all parents!
This book helps parents be better caregivers and teachers to their children. Changing my attitude to be more respectful to my children has really helped everyone in the family - especially my strong-willed child.
5 Stars The best book ever for parents of difficult children
After years of inability to teach our child respect and discipline, I decided we needed help. I did my homework, reading hundreds of reviews before settling on this book and 3 others to help us cope with our difficult 7 year-old. By far, this was the most helpful. It truly changes the way you understand your child and how to break the cycles of misbehavior. We read it first about 8 months ago, and we have seen significant improvements in our parenting skills and in our daughter’s behavior.
This book saved our relationship with our child.
5 Stars Excellent parenting book!
Every parent should read this book! I think this is one of the best parenting/discipline book out there! The basic concept of this book is natural consequences for misbehavior which I already knew about and was trying to enforce with my kids. But I was still having discipline issues. Basically he helps you to realize what you’re really doing and how to use natural consequences more effectively.
3 Stars Didn’t meet my needs
This book was very well written, easy to read. The tools were easy to understand and apply for your “run of the mill” child. However, I have a very explosive, strong willed child. If I tried many of the techniques suggested it would definitely incite an explosion…I would recommend this book for a basic owner/operator manual for the even tempered child.
How to Talk to Anyone 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
April 13, 2009 by Marriage Advice · Leave a Comment
How to Talk to Anyone 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
Leil Lowndes’ How to Talk to Anyone offers 101 time-tested hints, tips, and techniques for confidently communicating with others. A bestselling author and renowned communications consultant, Lowndes focuses on ice-breaking skills and communication techniques that are proven successful when making a positive first impression, establishing instant rapport and credibility, and more. Packeed with basic, no-nonsense advice and solid research evidence about which techniques work best in which areas, How to Talk to Anyone show readers how to:
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Book title is misnamed
The title of this book should have been The Fine Art of Manipulation, because that’s all it’s about. So if you prefer pretending and manipulating, instead of genuinity and honesty in relationships, then this is the book for you.
5 Stars all out coverage
awesome book for those that are shy! a lot of advises to get noticed and actually talk to people, from personals to just business
5 Stars A perfect solution to enhance communication skills.
This is a perfect book for someone who is quiet and needs techniques to improve their conversations with others.
5 Stars Effective Tips for Any Situation
I have some social anxiety, even out with friends. Since reading this book, I have been able to use these tips to keep conversations going and to connect with people. I also noticed that I am able to get my husband to share more details about his day with me and his aspirations.
I look forward to using the business tips. I’ll be graduating with my Master’s degree in May and looking forward to making a promotion happen.
I also have a big public speaking engagement in July, so as I’m feeling more comfortable in small settings, this book will help me gain the confidence to tackle a large crowd.
I disagree with some of the other reviewers when they say her humor is off or dry. She’s honest! Her humor is appropriate and makes the book more entertaining. We are all human and can see how bad communication skills can make us flounder. We have to be able to laugh at ourselves and move on.
She’s not snobby at all, she’s just sharing what successful people are thinking. We are constantly being judged, and if we can have a better understanding of what we can do to make a good impression or be more sensitive, we need to hear the truth.
5 Stars I abolutely enjoyed all 92 tips!
Thank you Leil for sharing your generous gift of experiences. I immensely enjoyed studying your various stories and intend to utilize the techniques in a multitude of social settings. Recently, I was at a party and I tuned into the radio station that most of the strangers seemed to be listening to…you know the one “WIIFM”. Once on that wavelength, conversations flowed fluidly and brand new bonds occurred.
Leil, the adventure I had was so fond that I am excited to explore your future offerings.
Thank you again for the gift.
Kind regards.
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years
April 13, 2009 by Marriage Advice · Leave a Comment
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years
Parenting little ones can be exhausting…until you discover Love and Logic. Take the exhaustion out and put the fun into parenting your little one.
If you want help with:
* Potty training
* Temper tantrums
* Bedtime
* Whining
* Time-out
* Hassle-free mornings
* and many other everyday challenges
Then this book is for you!
This book is the tool parents of little ones have been waiting for. America’s Parenting Experts
Heading Home with Your Newborn From Birth to Reality
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Heading Home with Your Newborn From Birth to Reality
“Offers insights in an authoritative, accessible, and lively guide.” –”Treasure Valley Family”
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5 Stars The best new born info i have found anywhere!
This is an excellent book that gave me so much information that is pratical and answered so many questions I had and many that I had not thought of yet! Also delivery was extremely fast.
5 Stars Very accessible
Our first baby is due in June and a friend of mine recommended this book to me. So far it has been the most down to earth and accessible baby book I’ve read. So many others feel like they’re a stephen king novel.
This book gives practical advice from several angles and provides a great overview of what we should be facing when the baby finally arrives.
5 Stars Excellent Resource
My husband and I found this book sooo helpful as we prepare for a newborn in the next few weeks. It’s a book that offers a lot of information in an easily-digestible format, which will make it easy to keep picking up as she grows and we encounter more things!
5 Stars Great for First-Time Moms
This was the only book I was able to digest during my two days in the hospital after giving birth and during the first few weeks back at home while I had “baby brain”. It’s easy to read and well-organized so that you can find information quickly. As a new mom, it’s comforting to get advice you can trust from two moms who are also pediatricians.
5 Stars A must read!
Very helpful & easy to read. I finished this book in less then 3 days because I just couldnt put it down!
