Why I Won’t Be Using the Term CIO Anymore – EP 15
I've been using the term CIO or Cry It Out for years. I've never liked it. It's pejorative. "Oh...you're one... more
Archive for cry it out
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... more
Is Sleep Training Child Abuse?
I try not to court controversy because I don't actually see parenting as all that controversial. A wide range of... more
Why Consistency in Cry it Out is Critical: A Case Study
If you read many of the posts here you'll find that the term "consistency" comes up approximately 1,203,468 times. Consistency... more
7 Days to Chunky Naps and 11 Hour Nights – Reader Q&A
Alexis, I'm really glad I found your blog. Sheesh, the internet is a SCARY place, and I'm so relieved to find... more
I'm Alexis and figuring out how to get your kids to sleep better is my secret superpower (I was hoping for the ability to shoot laser beams out of my eyes but c'est la vie). I swoon for pop culture references. I'm not nearly as funny as I think I am. And I believe you can never have too much wine, cheese, or Game of Thrones. 
