Sleep training methods like “cry it out” remain controversial. While some studies suggest occasional crying causes no harm, ...

This has been medically reviewed by Dr. Deborah Lee of Dr Fox online Pharmacy For some parents, the cry it out method of sleep training has worked a treat at bedtime. Whether it's their toddler or ...

Some parents swear by it. They say it's the only way they and their babies get any sleep. Others parents say it's harmful. So what does the... Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell ...

When you become a parent, sleeping through the night becomes a paramount concern—not just for your baby’s health but so that you can get some rest, too. While some parents are fine with sleep training ...

A proliferation of “Sleep Clinics” are charging large fees to teach parents how to train infants and young children to sleep. “Sleep therapists” advocate for the use of various interventions despite ...

New babies are famously inconsistent sleepers, waking up often — day and night — to eat. They might struggle to nap during the day or get back to sleep after a 3 a.m. diaper change. And of course, if ...

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Utter the words “sleep training” and a feeling of dread shoots through most parents. In popular culture, “sleep training” is often synonymous with leaving a baby to cry for longer and longer periods ...

Getting a baby to sleep is not just about a schedule or a method. It is a marathon of decisions, logistics, emotions, and ...

When my son was a baby, we did sleep training. Now that he is 2, he's been co-sleeping with us in bed, along with our dog. Co-sleeping means everyone in our family gets more rest. I'm just about to ...