HELPFUL RESOURCES

Some of the following websites provide a wealth of information on sleep problems and sleep tips for both adults and children. Others in the list provide resources for relaxation and guided imagery techniques:

www.familysleep.com
www.thehealingmind.org
www.healthjourneys.com
www.kidlinx.com
www.kidshealth.org
www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/sleep.htm
www.mindworksforchildren.com (see especially FAQs)
www.sleepforkids.org
www.sleepfoundation.org/hottopics

Here are a few excellent books:

Berkovits, Sarah. (2005) Guided Imagery With Children: Successful Techniques to Improve School Performance and Self-Esteem. Duluth, MN: Whole Person Associates.

Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. (2006) Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep? New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Murdock, Maureen. (1988) Spinning Inward: Using Guided Imagery with Children for Learning, Creativity & Relaxation. Boston: Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Teel, Patti. (2005) The Floppy Sleep Game Book: A Proven 4-Week Plan to Get Your Child to Sleep. New York: Perigree Books/The Penguin Group.