Foreword / by Meir Kryger, MD -- Prologue. Why a sleep book just for preschool and school-age children? ; Parent questionnaire -- The benefits of sleep coaching. How much sleep does my child really need? ; How sleep problems start in the first place ; How sleep training benefits your child and the whole family -- The five-step guide. Step 1: Prepare your child's bedroom for great sleep ; Step 2: Use the 5B bedtime routine every night ; Step 3: Teach your child to self-comfort as you work your way out ; Step 4: Limit callbacks and curtain calls ; Step 5: Manage night and early morning wakings -- Special concerns. Could my child have a medical sleep disorder or need a sleep study? ; Can my anxious child become a better sleeper? ; Dealing with nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, and bedwetting ; Can my child on the autism spectrum become a better sleeper? -- Epilogue: Bedtime stories: How some real kids learned to be great sleepers -- Appendix A: how to prepare your child for a sleep study -- Appendix B: frequently asked questions about the five-step plan -- Appendix C: the printable 5B bedtime chart and bedtime tickets.