20. Co-Sleeping vs Sleep Training: Why Nuance Matters

2025-03-30

This topic gets people fired up: co-sleeping vs sleep training. Which is better? Which is “right”? In today’s episode, I dive into the real conversation around these parenting choices, sharing my personal experience and the bigger picture that often gets missed. We explore: The problem with black and white thinking in motherhood Why guilt-based messaging can do more harm than good What happened when we transitioned from co-sleeping to a crib How to make the right decision for your family without shame As always, there’s no one-siz...

This topic gets people fired up: co-sleeping vs sleep training. Which is better? Which is “right”? In today’s episode, I dive into the real conversation around these parenting choices, sharing my personal experience and the bigger picture that often gets missed.

We explore:

The problem with black and white thinking in motherhood
Why guilt-based messaging can do more harm than good
What happened when we transitioned from co-sleeping to a crib
How to make the right decision for your family without shame

As always, there’s no one-size-fits-all in motherhood. This is a space for nuance, for sharing, and for reminding yourself that you’re doing your best.

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