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Why Parents Aren’t Afraid of Sleep Training: A Data-Driven Response to Emily Oster

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Emily Oster recently published an article called “Why Is Everyone Afraid of Sleep Training?” The intention of the piece is pretty clear: to reassure parents that sleep training is supported by evidence, and that concerns about harm are largely unfounded and generally “fear mongering”. While some of her points are technically accurate, the way the evidence is […]

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Baby and Child Sleep During the Holidays and Schedule Changes

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The holidays tend to disrupt baby and child sleep. Schedules shift, days run longer, naps get missed, and bedtime often moves later than usual. This can feel stressful, especially if sleep already feels delicate or unpredictable. Holiday sleep disruption is very common. Sleep is sensitive to changes in routine, environment, and stimulation, and the holidays

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New Data, Same Story: Most Parents Are Co-Sleeping

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There’s a lot of talk about sleep in parenting spaces. Everyone seems to have strong opinions, especially about where babies and children should sleep. But a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine just confirmed what so many of us already know. Most parents are sleeping with their children. What the New Data Shows According

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Why I Don’t Love the Abstinence Analogy for Bedsharing

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I’ve heard this comparison a lot: People say that talking about safe bedsharing is like teaching teens about safe sex instead of just promoting abstinence. I understand what they’re trying to do. It’s an attempt to shift the conversation away from fear-based messaging and toward harm reduction. And for some people, that analogy might help

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Why the “Never Bedshare” Rule Isn’t That Simple

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If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to safely sleep with my baby” at 3 a.m. after another long night of wakeups, you’re not alone. And if you landed on articles screaming “never bed share” without offering real, practical alternatives, you probably felt confused, maybe even ashamed. How can something that feels so natural, so

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New Review Confirms Bedsharing Supports Breastfeeding- Here’s Why That Matters

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If you’ve ever found yourself half-asleep, nursing your baby for the fifth time in a night, you already know that feeding and sleep are deeply connected. They’re not two separate tasks you can check off. Rather they’re woven together, especially in the early months. And for a lot of families, that means sleep often happens

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Night Weaning Emotions: Why Tears Are Often Inevitable And How To Handle Them Like A Pro

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When we talk about responsive parenting, a common misconception is that it means avoiding all tears, all the time. But the reality is, responsiveness isn’t about eliminating emotions—it’s about how we show up for our children in the midst of them. This is especially true when it comes to night weaning.​ Tears Are Not the Enemy Somewhere

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