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Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic: SuperPowers for Super-Sleepers

The Sleep to Live Well Foundation (STLW) has recently launched an enchanting new children's book titled Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic: SuperPowers for Super-Sleepers, aimed at helping families adjust back to school routines. With the school year approaching, parents often face the challenge of managing their children's sleep schedules, especially after the 'summer sleep slide,' when bedtimes tend to drift. This beautifully illustrated book provides a fun and educational means of addressing these sleep challenges.

Co-authored by Dr. Roger Washington, a Stanford-trained family physician widely known as Doctor Bedtime, and STLW’s Executive Director, Scarlet Nickhol, Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic unfolds as a delightful, rhyming adventure. Not just a bedtime story, it highlights the critical importance of sleep for a child's overall health and wellbeing, including energy levels, growth, cognitive abilities, and emotional health.

A Timely Resource for Families

The book's launch couldn’t come at a more crucial time, considering that studies indicate a concerning number of children are at risk for sleep-related health issues. Alarmingly, reports have noted that around 50% of children face such risks, with nearly 45% experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic is crafted not merely as an entertaining read but as a preventative resource. It incorporates Dr. Washington's expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), aiming to foster positive sleep habits and create 'safe spaces' for children during their crucial rest periods.

What Makes This Book Special?

Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic is filled with relatable scenarios, diverse animal characters, and universally applicable bedtime routines that promote sustainable practices for health. Parents and caregivers find the engaging narrative and playful illustrations encourage meaningful conversations about healthy sleep habits. Feedback from parents is already pouring in, with many expressing delight in their children's eagerness to sleep after reading the book. Reviews highlight sentiments like, "It made my 3.5-year-old excited to go to sleep," and, "I want to read it again!"—proving the book's effectiveness.

A Personal Story of Healing

The creation of this book is deeply personal for Dr. Washington, who experienced his own childhood sleep traumas after being placed in an orphanage for three years at the tender age of two. His journey has fueled his passion for empowering children with essential sleep wellness tools. The book embraces a message of hope, with affirmations that sleep grants us the 'SuperPowers' needed for growth and vitality. As Doctor Bedtime aptly puts it, "Sleep magic gives us SuperPowers to grow when we slumber. A reason growing creatures need more of this fantastic wonder!"

Supporting Children's Sleep Initiatives

In alignment with its educational mission, the Sleep to Live Well Foundation commits to donating thousands of copies of Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic to children, families, and community organizations. The book is currently available in paperback, with a hardcover edition set to release on August 14. All proceeds will directly fund STLW's initiatives aimed at promoting sleep wellness in children.

Call to Action

With the message of Sleep Wellness being crucial now more than ever, Doctor Bedtime's Sleep Magic is a must-have resource for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals. It is available through the Sleep to Live Well Foundation’s website, and the community is encouraged to request review copies or interviews with the authors to further spread the word about the importance of sleep for children.

For more information on the foundation's mission and the book, visit Sleep to Live Well Foundation and Doctor Bedtime. Let’s help our children harness their 'SuperPowers' and thrive through the magic of sleep!