Questions tagged [sleep-training]

When and how to assist your children with proper sleep habits.

Sleep Training

Sleep training is an important yet controversial topic among parents. Methodology varies widely across cultures. Teaching children quality sleeping habits are beneficial to their growth, physically and mentally.

The largest controversy stems primarily from how children should be soothed at night time. Some schools of thought believe that children should learn to self-soothe by being left alone at night time once they reach a certain age. Others believe that parents should actively soothe their children until they are lulled into sleep.

For more information, there is a Wikipedia article on the topic as well as other resources:

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Can I let my 5 month old fall asleep after playing in his crib?

When I put my 5 month old son to sleep, I turn on the white noise player and give him a security blankie with a teddy bear. He is playing with the teddy bear and / or sucking it and falling asleep 10-15-20 minutes later. I'm happy with it, but I'm…
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2 year old won’t sleep / wake up in the middle of night

I just got engaged and my fiancé has a 2 year old and he won’t sleep. He says he’s been like this since he was born but I just find it overwhelming. He won’t go to sleep with out his silly cup or a TV on. Even with everything he won’t sleep until…
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My granddaughter won't sleep

My daughter gets up at 6-6:30 in the morning. She won't take naps anymore and she only falls asleep at 11 pm. I've tried all I know and have no solution. She's only 2.
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