How can I relax as much as possible during sleep training? Make a plan, go with your gut, and call in reinforcements! Listening to your baby cry at bedtime while you’re doing sleep training is tough. So – what do you do? You know that you want to go in there to check on her and pick her up, but [...]
How do I help when she cries and screams at bedtime? It can be incredibly hard to hear your little one cry or scream at bedtime. Think about whether or not this is a new thing for your little one. If it is a sudden change, be sure to check with her health care provider since something could be [...]
How often should I check while sleep training? How often you check on your baby at bedtime when you are teaching her how to fall asleep on her own at bedtime really depends on both you and your baby. Think about how much crying you are able to tolerate. Some caregivers can handle very little, and [...]
How long is it OK before I check on her at night? Many caregivers want to know long they should let a baby cry before they check on her at bedtime when they’re doing sleep training. Generally, there is no one answer that will work for every family. Research actually shows that a little one will [...]
Should I let him cry without checking at bedtime? Many parents wonder if they should let a baby cry at bedtime without checking on him. That is a very personal decision. It is important for you, as apparent, to do what is comfortable for you and that aligns with your values. What we know about [...]
Is it harmful to let him cry to sleep? It can be really hard to listen to your little one cry during the sleep training process. Rest assured that there is no evidence to suggest that letting him cry at bedtime as he learns to fall asleep on his own has any negative impact on his psychological well [...]
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep? For little ones that have behavioral difficulty during the day, bedtime can certainly be a challenge. Here are a few things that might help make bedtime a bit easier for you and your family. Be sure to have a consistent bedtime and bedtime [...]
What is the best way to respond to night wakings? Consistently! Making sure you do the same thing every time is the best way to respond to night wakings. Sometimes people say they rock her back to sleep after the first waking, feed her after the second waking, then eventually bring her into bed [...]