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
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
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 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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Preschooler Bedtime Battles: 11 Tips for Peaceful Evenings With newfound independence, little kids can be a handful to calm at night. All of that energy
How to Get Your Baby Back to Sleep after Being Sick When you’re little, being sick is hard. Being sick is probably harder on us
Sleep Coaching Secrets — Best Tips from Michelle Donaghy, GSC I come across these issues often in my private practice, so thought I would share
Transition from the Crib — When and How to Make It a Smooth One All too often, parents rush to get their child to transition
