I originally wrote this post in 2011. Suffice it to say my thinking on the subject has changed radically. I know more today than I did then. One thing I know is that the term cry it out is terrible, ...
9-12 Months
What it Means to Power Down to Sleep
I've written at length (here and here) about how essential it is to fall asleep independently. There are various approaches to achieving independent sleep (the book outlines at least 7) and it's safe ...
Breaking Down Sleep Schedules and Wake Times EP 5
This podcast is a continuation of the Baby Sleep Power Tools Part 1, focusing specifically on sleep schedules and wake times. Many parents will bemoan the fact that in giving birth, they've become ...
What Other Parents Say About Sleep Training
Sleep training is often spoken of in hushed tones, as though it's a conversation that should only take place in back alleys. It's the kind of thing that has gotten more than a few people kicked out of ...
The Monumental Guide to Short Naps AKA Everything You Need to Know to Vanquish Crap Naps
Before I gave birth I imagined a halcyon future where my baby would take 2-hour naps all day during which I would blissfully spend exercising, assembling a Pinterest-worthy baby book, binge-watching ...