Psychology & Development
Child psychology, developmental psychology, attachment, emotions and self-regulation.
International expert book in development
Why do children experience falling asleep so differently around the world?
For the book project “What Really Helps Children Fall Asleep”, I am looking for 50 expert voices from science, psychology, pedagogy, child sleep, family support and international practice.
The central question is what supports children when falling asleep and what families can learn from different bedtime cultures, disciplines and everyday experiences.
The idea
Not another guidebook with one single method
Many families look for answers when their child struggles to settle in the evening. At the same time, bedtime rituals, sleep environments, nap routines, educational settings and family rhythms vary greatly around the world.
This book documents different professional and cultural perspectives: What does science say? What do educators observe? Which rituals have proven helpful in family life? And what can we learn from other countries?
The central guiding question
Which factors help children fall asleep from a scientific, pedagogical and cultural point of view?
Why this project matters
Child sleep is family life, development and culture at the same time
Falling asleep affects almost every family, yet it is understood and supported in very different ways. Some cultures place more emphasis on closeness, others on independence, fixed routines, flexible family rhythms, stories, music or rest periods in educational settings.
The book aims to make this diversity visible and bring expert knowledge together in a way that helps readers find answers that fit their own family or professional environment.
What readers can take from it
Orientation instead of pressure
The book is not intended to prescribe one rigid sleep method. It is designed to show which approaches exist, what experiences stand behind them and which scientific or practical considerations support them.
Families, professionals and interested readers should be able to discover different answers and choose what fits their child, family, institution or evening routine.
Experts wanted
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Experts from different countries and disciplines
I am looking for experts who can contribute to the topic of child sleep from a scientific, psychological, pedagogical, therapeutic, advisory, family-related or cultural perspective.
Pedagogy & Care
Early childhood education, daycare, preschool, nap routines, rest periods and everyday educational practice.
Child Sleep & Family
Sleep consulting, family support, bedtime rituals, parent-child dynamics and everyday family life.
Relaxation & Culture
Mindfulness, meditation, music, stories, body calm and bedtime cultures around the world.
Does your perspective fit this project? I would be happy to receive a non-binding message.
Send an expert inquiry
Project status
Planned
International
Multilingual
An international expert network is being created
The book project is currently in development. The first conversations and invitations are being prepared. Once experts or cooperation partners are confirmed, they can be presented here.
50 expert voices
from science, pedagogy, consulting, psychology and international practice.
Several countries
with perspectives on bedtime rituals, naps, family rhythms and care cultures.
English, German, Spanish
Content and accompanying social media insights are planned with a multilingual perspective.
Participation
Online interview or written contribution
Participation is designed to be simple: as an online conversation or in writing. An online interview usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes. The questions will be adapted to your expertise, your country and your experience with children, families or educational settings.
01 · Brief alignment
We clarify which professional, scientific or cultural perspective you would like to contribute.
02 · Interview or written answers
You answer the questions in an online conversation or in writing. The focus is on expert knowledge, experience and concrete observations.
03 · Review
Before publication, the selected content will be reviewed and agreed upon so your contribution is represented appropriately.
Value for contributors
How your participation strengthens your professional visibility
Your perspective will become part of an international book project that does not look at child sleep in a one-dimensional way, but brings together scientific knowledge, pedagogical experience and cultural differences.
For experts, participation can strengthen professional positioning: as a voice in child sleep, family support, pedagogy, psychology, relaxation or bedtime cultures.
✓Professional positioning: Visibility as an expert in an international book project on child sleep.
✓Profile in the book: Presentation with name, area of expertise, short profile, website or social media profile.
✓Linking: Optional QR code to a website, Instagram profile, offer page or selected free resource.
✓Social media: Selected insights can be presented on the website, Instagram and other channels.
✓Own use: Agreed content may be used by both sides for websites, newsletters or social media.
✓Future perspective: Workshops, online sessions, expert panels or joint offers may develop from the project.
Would you like to check whether your area of expertise fits? A short message is enough.
Participate without obligation
Guiding questions
What we can talk about
The questions will be adapted to your expertise, your country and your experience. Possible guiding questions may include:
Multilingual by design
English, German and Spanish
The book project is designed to be international and multilingual. Contributions can be translated, and selected insights can be presented in English, German and Spanish.
Future workshops or expert formats can also be offered in different languages, depending on the language and expertise of the people involved.
A shared perspective
What can families and professionals from different countries and disciplines learn from one another?
Project lead
About Christiane Heyn
Christiane Heyn is an author, creator of guided fantasy journeys and founder of the sleep and relaxation world Cubanty. Through stories, dream journeys and calming content, she supports children and families in creating more peaceful evening moments.
Her work focuses on guided imagery, emotional safety, parental calm and loving sleep support. In this book project, however, she consciously places the perspectives of the participating experts and professionals at the center.
Her role is to bring together expert knowledge, research, experience and international perspectives and make them accessible so that families and professionals can better understand what may support children when falling asleep.
Contribute
Would you like to become part of the project as an expert voice?
If you would like to contribute as an expert, or if you know someone who may be a good fit for this project, I would be happy to hear from you.
Participate as an expert