Bedtime doesn't have to be a battle. Get your nights back.
If you're done walking your child back to bed again and again, or waiting for them to fall asleep so you can sneak away, this book is for you.
A story kids love
Marley the monkey isn't sure about falling asleep on his own, until Mama monkey teaches him the Be Right Back game. With a pinky promise and a little practice, he learns he can be big, he can be brave, and Mama monkey always comes back.
Rooted in research
The Be Right Back game is based on the Excuse Me Drill, a gentle, proven way to help children learn to fall asleep independently.
A guide for parents
Inside, a step-by-step parent guide shows you exactly how to use the method at home, so the story becomes a real bedtime tool to teach the important skill of learning how to fall asleep independently.
"As a pediatric sleep professional, I'm always looking for tools that help families turn evidence-based strategies into everyday routines. Marley Learns to Stay in Bed does exactly that, skillfully adapting the well-established Excuse Me Drill into a charming story that empowers children and gives parents a clear, effective framework for independent sleep. A thoughtful, clinically sound resource I'm glad to recommend to the families I serve."
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— Brett R. Kuhn, PhD, DBSM
Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Professor of Psychology, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation
Children's Sleep Disorders Center
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tina Hanson, MS, BCBA, specializes in compassionate, evidence-based strategies to help children and their families sleep better because sleep is the foundation for learning, emotional regulation, and physical health. She's also a mom of twins.
Sleep Play Calm
Sleep and Behavior Consultant