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read this book -- real expertise without an agenda!! This is such a wonderful book. I have read it multiple times and have purchased it for so many friends. I have followed Dr. W's advice with both of my daugthers -- one is now 28 months old, the other 8 months old. They both sleep so well. They take long 2-3 hour naps and sleep 12-13 hours a night. Who knew that children actually need to sleep this much?! I know that some people are uncomfortable with the idea of their child crying, but if they follow Dr. W's methods there are fewer tears overall, and often there is no crying at all! In fact, if you follow the advice in this book, you will see fewer tears, less fussiness, fewer discipline problems, a better disposition and attention span -- all because your child is getting the sleep she needs. The greatest thing is that Dr. W doesn't have an agenda or some specific child-rearing "philosophy" he is trying to push. He is simply an absolute expert on the biological sleep needs of children. Other people will tell you to impose all kinds of harsh and arbitrary feeding and sleeping schedules on your child in the name of trying to get her to sleep through the night as soon as possible. Others will make you feel guilty and claim you aren't sufficiently "attached" to your child if you don't attend to every cry of protest when nap time comes. Dr. W, on the other hand, gives advice based on his expertise as a medical researcher and practicioner and father, and his only goal is that you and your children get the rest they need in a manner appropriate to their age. He knows that one of the most important life skills your child needs to learn is how to fall asleep and stay asleep. He tells you what you need to know to make sure your child learns how to sleep well. My kids go to bed so early people can't believe they sleep until morning. They are also amazed at how "calm" and sweet my 2 year old is. Bedtime is a peaceful transition in my house, my husband and I have quiet evenings together and both of my children are well-rested and happy. I owe so much of that to Dr. W!!