TPJ 11: Is Sleep Training Cruel? Or Crucial?

I'm sharing my experience and thoughts on sleep training so you can hopefully feel calm, cool, and confident in offering your child the best sleep. I hope you can listen to this episode in its entirety, because this is a nuanced and triggering topic that deserves in depth conversation. I wouldn't want you to miss the full context of the ideas presented here.

• [1:20] Giveaway winner!
• [4:47] 2 Emails I received from concerned parents
• [11:02] We’re all torn over the approach to helping our babies sleep better.
• [21:00] Every child is different and much of their temperament is “baked in” (they’re born with it).
• [23:59] Flaws with thinking that there’s only one way to do it.
• [25:34] What does sleep training mean?
• [27:45] What can be learned from nature?
• [30:24] What does crying mean?
• [39:34] Is sleep deprivation respectful?
• [42:22] Is frustration bad?
• [48:01] Is it all or nothing?
• [49:48] The process with my last child.
• [55:29] We have to trust ourselves.
• [1:01:02] Summary
• [1:05:19] What’s coming next week

  Links & Resources

• Present Play
• Batya the Baby Coach
• 3 Things I Love About the RIE Approach
• Show notes: www.parentingjunkie.com/11