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4 Main
Sleep Tankers

5 Sleep Hacks for Livewires

Sleep Targets Cheatsheet

5 Reasons for
No Sleep

Disclaimer: I have read, used, and/or vetted the products on this page. I only include items I think are awesome and useful.

Some of them have referral codes and I may receive referral fees or credit.

Books

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why won't you sleep?! (Nov 2024)

by Macall Gordon, M.A. & Kim West, M.S.W.

This book focuses on the experience of parenting a livewire who never sleeps. The book gives you the tools to understand how temperament impacts sleep and what you can do about it that doesn't involve leaving the room and letting them freak out.

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The fussy baby Book

by William & Martha Sears

The Searses had several children for whom their parenting strategies worked pretty well. And then they had Hayden. Hayden was what they called a "high-need baby." Those strategies did not work the same for her. This is a helpful, validating guide. (Fun fact: I contributed a bunch of the anecdotes/quotes in this book based on my own "high-need" child.) 

raising your spirited child

by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ph.D.

This is the OG book on a "spirited" temperament -- kiddos who are "more." It should be required reading for anyone with a child who just burns a little hotter than the others. Another book that should be required reading.

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Raising Your Spirited Baby

by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

This is Mary's newest book based on her doctoral research on a spirited temperament in infancy. Another great, supportive read for parents of "livewires."

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The highly sensitive parent

by Elaine Aron

Elaine Aron pioneered work on a "highly sensitive" temperament—cautious, sensitive, introverted, etc. This book is one of the only ones to acknowledge that parents' temperament matters, too. Sensitive children likely have sensitive parents. The more you know about your own temperament, the better.

Products/Gadgets

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Loop earplugs

Loop earplugs don't block sound completely. Instead, they reduce the decibel level (by 24 dbs). For parents who feel triggered or worn down by lots of loud crying, these earplugs just help with physiological coping. Also great for focus or sleep.

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LITTLE GROUNDERS

These pjs prevent little climbers from being able to lift their leg to climb out of the crib. Great for kiddos too young for a big-kid bed.

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