Category: Sleep Training and Coaching

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CIO: Extinction Sleep Training | What It Is & If Its Safe

What is the cry it out method (extinction sleep training) The Cry-It-Out (CIO) method is a sleep training approach where parents allow their baby to

Ferber: The Method. Schedule, Analysis & Alternatives

What is the Ferber Sleep Training Method While my philosophy focuses on gentle sleep coaching methods like the Sleep Lady Shuffle, I understand that many

Why Sleep Training Is Bad:Controversies & Child Bonds

Why Extinction Sleep Training Gets a Bad Name—and How Better Methods Can Work Sleep training is one of the most polarizing topics in parenting. Approaches

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CIO(Cry it Out) vs Ferber vs The Sleep Lady Shuffle

Cry-It-Out vs. Ferber As a parent, you may have heard of the Cry-It-Out (CIO) and Ferber methods for sleep training. While both are popular, neither

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Sleep Training Not Working – Method Mismatch or Something Else?

Baby not responding to sleep training When sleep training doesn’t seem to be working, it’s often not your baby—it’s the approach. Every baby is unique,

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Can You Sleep Train Newborns? No , But Here Is What You Can Do

Can You Sleep Train Newborns? No, sleep training is not appropriate for newborns. As a sleep expert, I advise parents to hold off on formal

Sleep Training A 1-Year-Old: Best Method & How Long

Can you sleep train a 1-year-old You can sleep train a 1-year-old! While older toddlers may resist more due to independence or ingrained habits, they

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Sleep Training 6 To 11 Months Old

When do babies learn to fall asleep on their own? One of the most common questions parents ask is, “When will my baby learn to

Sleep Training for 2-Year-Olds – Methods & Plans

At two years old, toddlers are exploring their independence, testing boundaries, and often experiencing separation anxiety. Sleep struggles at this age are common, but with

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Naps Are Too Short? It’s Time to Nap Coach My Baby!

Naps Are Too Short? It’s Time to Nap Coach My Baby! A mom named Terra wrote in and asked the following question about her baby