A gentle way to get more rest and help your child develop healthy sleep habits
Rest Assured is, thankfully, not another sleep training book. This is a book for parents who want to help their babies sleep while staying true to the instinctual drive for parent-child connection, security, and attachment. Yes, it is possible. Author Louise Herbert—a certified expert in sleep science, lactation, and perinatal and infant mental health—offers a neuroscience-backed approach that supports each child's unique needs and biological development to promote safe, healthy, and restful sleep. Inside, you'll find practical guidance on trusting yourself and your child to find the middle ground between “cry it out” and “wait it out.”
Learn about the biology of healthy, safe, biologically normal infant sleep, and get a how-to guide for supporting natural, healthy sleep in a way that results in easier, more restful nights for the whole family. If you're in need of a way to help your baby sleep well, Rest Assured will ease your stress and equip you to navigate this pivotal parenting phase.
Get practical guidance on infant sleep that aligns with our human drive for connection and secure, thriving attachments Learn about the latest sleep science, what's normal as babies grow, and what they need to start consolidating sleep Support your child's emotional resilience, regulation, and cognitive development
If you're struggling with your infant's or toddler's sleep patterns, this book gives you a nurture-based alternative to “cry it out” sleep training techniques.
By:
Louise Herbert
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 218mm,
Width: 147mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781394312023
ISBN 10: 1394312024
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 22 November 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Dr. Vanessa LaPointe ix Chapter 1 Your Great, Great, Great Grandmother Didn’t Sleep Train Her Babies 1 Chapter 2 It Feels Hard Because It Is Hard 17 Chapter 3 It’s Not the Baby 33 Chapter 4 You Didn’t Cause Your Baby’s Night Waking 47 Chapter 5 Your Baby Already Knows How to Sleep 63 Chapter 6 Soothing Your Baby Is Never a Bad Habit 77 Chapter 7 Clingy Babies Are Normal Babies 93 Chapter 8 Your Baby Isn’t Like the Others 109 Chapter 9 Everything Changes 125 Chapter 10 You’re Not the Only One Doing It This Way 141 Chapter 11 Sleep Will Come 155 Chapter 12 You Are the Great, Great, Great Granddaughter This World Needs 167 Epilogue 175 About the Author 177 Glossary of Terms 178 Disclaimer 181 Notes 182 Index 193
LOUISE HERBERT is the founder of Mother Nourish Nurture, a trusted platform supporting parents around the world with gentle, evidence-based guidance through the early years. Her popular guides, courses, and online community have helped thousands of families navigate sleep, feeding, and development with more confidence and connection.
