Hi, I’m Dana Obleman…

I’m the author of Kids: The Manual, and over the past 12 years I’ve helped more than 57,000 parents like you solve their biggest parenting challenges. I’m probably best-known as the creator of “The Sleep Sense Program,” which is the Internet’s #1 best-selling resource for solving children’s sleeping problems, “The Food Sense Program,” a step-by-step guide for the parents of picky eaters, “No-Sweat Potty Training“, a guide to getting your child potty trained quickly, and “Solve Your Sleep” a resource for adults with sleep challenges.

Since this page is ‘about me,’ I should mention that I received degrees in both Psychology and Education back in the late 1990’s, and then spent a few wonderful years as a First Grade teacher before getting pregnant with the first of my three children. I started researching and writing my first book, “The Sleep Sense Program,” during my maternity leave – and my career has been dedicated to helping other parents ever since!

I’ve had the good fortune to be featured in newspaper articles, heard on radio broadcasts, invited to speak at parenting shows, presented a lecture to one of the country’s largest medical schools… and I’ve even been approached to host a reality TV show! But my REAL passion is helping parents directly by creating easy-to-follow, practical solutions that have proven to work in the “real world.”

When I’m not working, I’m usually hanging out with friends and family, cooking (or eating) a good meal, driving someone to soccer or ballet, going for a run, planning a trip, or just plain old relaxing. (Favorite guilty pleasure: Popcorn with cheddar cheese on top and American Idol on the TV.)

I live on the West Coast of Florida with my husband and children.

“I have found the book Kids: The Manual an easy-to-read and easy-to-use resource. I especially enjoy the workbook. I found the introduction to each section a wonderful “highlight” and reminder of what I should remember to do. It was phrased in an easy manner with key points to focus on.”

Beth MoultonInfant Preschool Development Educator

“Hi Dana, Reading Kids: The Manual was so helpful as it’s helped me to set a “mind framework” to prepare for the next steps in my son’s development. He is only 20 months, but already I can put at least some of the advice in your manual into practice. Hopefully it puts us both in good stead for the months ahead. Thanks Dana.”

Nikki

“…Another positive has been to listen better and let up on the advice and judgments. This has especially been helpful with my 10-year-old. We can have a conversation and she can walk away feeling good about talking to me rather than regretting it. Overall, I loved how simple and to the point this book is. I can go back and review easily.”

Monica Gibson

“…I just wanted to thank you for the manual. It is absolutely full of great ideas which work. When in doubt, I always double-check what you suggest for specific problems. It seems to work a treat! Thanks again very much for your help!”

Fabienne Chatelis

“…Your book also helped me realize that I shouldn’t really treat my son any differently than I treat anyone else. Treating my son with more respect really worked with him. He has been much more cooperative because I stay calm and patient, and he can see that I’m listening to him.”

Michele Hawkins

“…After following the methods in Kids: The Manual, our girls need very little asking to keep their room tidy. If they know there are friends coming over, they voluntarily tidy their rooms as well!”

Narelle Bormann