Few parenting debates stir more passion than how to help a baby sleep. In this episode, we will:Explore the science and controversy behind “cry it out,” Ferber/check-and-console, and gentler alternativesReview what research says about sleep outcomes, stress, and attachmentThink about this concept in relationship to varyting sleep needsUnpack the safety concerns around bed-sharing and why guidance is so dividedOffer practical takeaways so parents can choose an approach that works—and feels right—for their familyProduced by: Maeve Winter
Few parenting debates stir more passion than how to help a baby sleep. In this episode, we will:
- Explore the science and controversy behind “cry it out,” Ferber/check-and-console, and gentler alternatives
- Review what research says about sleep outcomes, stress, and attachment
- Think about this concept in relationship to varyting sleep needs
- Unpack the safety concerns around bed-sharing and why guidance is so divided
- Offer practical takeaways so parents can choose an approach that works—and feels right—for their family
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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