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Extinction Bursts and Your Baby’s Sleep

Last updated: July 4, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Don’t run off on me! I know the term “extinction bursts” seems really clinical and cold, but don’t worry. We’re going to go over exactly what this term means, why it can derail even the best sleep training, and how you (the sleep-deprived parent) can deal. Extinction Bursts: What They Are The concept of extinction …

11 Cry It Out Dos and Don’ts (Plus How Your Baby’s Temperament Affects Cry It Out Sleep Training)

Last updated: March 24, 2025 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

The Cry It Out Method of sleep training is no parent’s first choice. But if you are going to try it, learn 11 dos and don’ts before you start!

Your Cry It Out Sleep Training Questions Answered

Last updated: July 11, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

By far, one of the most controversial topics related to baby sleep training is something called ‘Cry It Out’. Specifically, should parents do it? Is it cruel and unusual punishment, or is it a fast and effective way to teach a baby to sleep through the night? The answer, of course, depends on who you …

How Crying Can Lead to Babies Sleeping

Last updated: September 12, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A lot of times parents don’t understand how crying can ever lead to their baby sleeping. They think that they will certainly exhaust themselves and fall asleep that way, eventually, but what are they really learning? This article is NOT about cry it out. There is a LOT in between helping your baby back to …

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