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Books
Two books on sleep, written for the people who actually need them.
Dr. Shelby Harris's books translate clinical sleep research into practical, evidence-based guidance — one for adult women navigating insomnia, one for parents navigating their children's sleep.
The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia
Get a Good Night's Sleep Without Relying on MedicationW.W. Norton & Company
A practical, evidence-based guide for adult women living with chronic insomnia — particularly women navigating insomnia across hormonal life stages: menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. The book introduces readers to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first-line treatment that most patients have never been offered.
Written for women who've already tried sleep hygiene, melatonin, and the standard advice — and want to know what actually works.
Topics Covered
Why women are twice as likely as men to develop chronic insomnia
How hormonal changes shape sleep across the lifespan
The components of CBT-I, adapted for self-application
When medication is appropriate and when it isn't
How to work with your clinician — and how to advocate for yourself when one isn't listening
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The Essential Guide to Children's Sleep
Preschool Through Adolescence — Behavioral Strategies for the Sleep Problems Parents Actually FaceAPA Press
A clinical reference for parents and caregivers navigating sleep problems in children from infancy through adolescence. The book covers behavioral protocols for the most common pediatric sleep issues — bedtime resistance, night wakings, nightmares, and the boundary between normal developmental sleep changes and disorders that warrant evaluation.
Written for parents who want substance over reassurance. Includes when to manage at home, when to consult a pediatrician, and when to ask for a sleep medicine referral.
Topics Covered
Behavioral approaches to bedtime resistance and night wakings (by age)
The difference between sleep apnea, ADHD, and parental boundary issues — and how to tell them apart
Sleep across developmental stages: infants, toddlers, school-age, adolescents
Nightmares and night terrors: when to worry, when to wait
How parental sleep deprivation affects children's sleep — and what to do about it
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For journalists, book clubs, and speaking
Want Dr. Shelby to speak about the books?Dr. Shelby is available for author talks, book club appearances (virtual and in-person), and media interviews about either book. For journalists requesting review copies or interviews tied to a published piece, the media inquiry form is the fastest route.
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Looking for clinical care instead of a book?
The books are a starting point. For chronic insomnia that hasn't responded to self-guided approaches, the practice offers CBT-I directly. Telehealth available across New York State.
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