Kim West, LCSW-C, is the mother of two and a licensed practicing child and family therapist for more than sixteen years. Known as The Sleep Lady(R) by her clients, she has helped thousands of tired parents all over the world over the past twelve years to learn to listen to their intuition, recognize their child's important cues and behaviors, and gently create changes that promote and preserve his or her healthy sleep habits.
She has appeared on Dr. Phil, TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Good Morning, America, TLC's Bringing Home Baby, and CNN, and has been written about in a number of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Baby Talk, Parenting, the Baltimore Sun, USA Today, and the Washington Post. West hosts the sleep section of The Newborn Channel, which is played in maternity wards in hospitals across the country. She has traveled the USA and Canada, giving lectures on the importance of sleep for children.
She lives with her family near Annapolis, Maryland.
"West clearly understands that sleep is a process, both for the
parent and
the child. Her techniques match what babies and toddlers need -
gradual
transitions, consistent responses from parents, and a sense of
security -
so that they can eventually sleep on their own. West provides novel
advice
and practical methods to help parents make the best sleep choices
for
their family."
-Maureen O'Brien, PhD, author,
Watch Me Grow: I'm One, Two, Three
"Bravo to Kim West who provides new parents with simple, practical
tips
to help their babies sleep through the night! Sleep is not a luxury
- it's a
medical necessity - especially for new parents. Kim carefully
explains how
one size doesn't fit all, and she compassionately encourages
parents to find
the route that works well for them. I highly recommend this book
for the
well-being of the entire family."
-Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., author,
Postpartum Depression For Dummies and Pregnant on Prozac
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