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Quitting Sleep Training: How and When You Should
As I listen to my baby scream after telling her goodnight, I wonder (for the millionth time) if I should quit trying to sleep train. Should you quit sleep training? How do you know if you should? Are there times when quitting is recommended? If sleep training is becoming too stressful, problematic, or does not […]
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How Long Sleep Regression Lasts (With 10+ Examples)
One night, as I got up with my baby for at least the 12th (or maybe it was the 6,265th) time, I wondered how much longer this particular sleep regression would last. How long does a sleep regression last? Sleep regressions can last anywhere from a few days up to 6 weeks. On average, most […]
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Sleep Regression or Sleep Disturbance: Are they Different?
As I was rocking one of my kids back to sleep during yet another sleep regression, I wondered: what’s the difference between sleep regressions and sleep disturbances? What’s the difference between sleep regression vs sleep disturbance? Sleep regression is a word, primarily used by the public, for a negative change in a baby’s sleep. Sleep […]
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Do Pediatricians Recommend Sleep Training?
When I was considering sleep training each of my kids, I discussed it with their pediatrician first. With each child, I wanted to know – was sleep training pediatrician recommended? Pediatricians recommend behavioral-based sleep training for families with significant sleep disruption, provided the baby is at least 4-6 months of age. In other words, talking […]
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Is Sleep Training Necessary?
When my baby had trouble falling and staying asleep all night, I wondered – will I need to sleep train my child? Is sleep training really necessary for children? Or am I just stuck never getting to sleep again? Sleep training is not necessary, but it may help families with immediate sleep interruption problems. For […]
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When Do Sleep Regressions Happen?
When my oldest boy experienced his first major sleep regression, it made me wonder – is this a one-time thing or will it happen again? Is there a way to predict if this will happen again? When do sleep regressions even happen? Sleep regressions most commonly occur in tandem with major developmental milestones. The most […]
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Scientific Evidence: Are Sleep Regressions Real?
A commonly-asked question about sleep regressions is this: are they a real thing, or are they a made-up thing? Because what I experienced sure feels real. So let’s ask (and answer) our question: are sleep regressions real? While sleep regression is not a diagnosable condition or a real medical term, it incorporates aspects of two […]
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Sleep Training: Safe and Okay OR Cruel and Traumatizing?
A commonly asked question about sleep training is this: is it safe and okay to sleep train? Or is it cruel, risky, traumatizing, and just plain bad? In other words, is sleep training safe or not? Sleep training, when done correctly, is completely safe and is a great short-term tool to help families get better […]
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6 Sample Sleep Schedules for Sleep Training
Would it be pretty safe to say that every parent’s favorite time is bedtime? Probably so, right? Although maybe “any time the kids are asleep” ranks pretty high up… sleeping kids are just amazingly adorable to watch, no matter what they did before they fell asleep. Okay, *almost* no matter what. In any case, getting […]
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Naptime Comfort Items and Lovies for Children
The countdown to naptime is something that all parents experience. We all love our children, but those few moments of silence are truly golden, and extending them as long as we can is a must! That is why you want to look at these naptime comfort items – because if your kids are comfortable, they […]
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30-Day Sleep Training Challenge
When you’re in the middle of sleep training, it’s nice to have extra support and guidance. Like in the form of a workbook that’s totally free to download. The 30-Day Sleep Training Challenge is a free, downloadable PDF workbook exclusively for Sleep Training Kids Newsletter subscribers. This workbook will help you go through sleep training […]
