Gentle Sleep Training: Research-Based Alternatives to Cry-It-Out
When parents hear sleep training, many think of leaving a baby to cry alone. This approach—commonly known as Ferber or “cry-it-out”—is rooted in behavioral theory and has been the dominant framework in research for decades, but that doesn’t mean it works for every family. In fact, many parents find it stressful, counterintuitive, or simply ineffective. […]