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Extinction Bursts and Your Baby’s Sleep

Last updated: January 4, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

Now, 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 …

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

Last updated: May 11, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Some families resort to the Cry it Out Method, but how do you know if it’s right for you and your baby? This is a topic that we get lots of questions about in our Sleep Helpdesk. Specifically, lots of parents ask us when they should/shouldn’t try cry it out, and how cry it out …

Your Cry It Out Sleep Training Questions Answered

Last updated: February 13, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

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: January 11, 2022 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead 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 very much NOT about cry it out. There is a LOT in between helping your baby …

FREE Guide: Five Ways To Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night