Sleep-training: What the evidence does or doesn't say

There is a lot of division and polarizing views when it comes to sleep and things like sleep-training. Sleep training is not a necessity; but many families want to approach it and want to know what the evidence does or doesn’t show. I welcome Sujay Kansagra who is a pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine physician at Duke who has dedicated his life to helping kids (and their parents) sleep better. He knows sleep and the importance of it. 

He joins me to discuss: 

• Terminology and what sleep-training is or isn’t 
• What data and resources we do have surrounding sleep-training and various methods
• Misconceptions surrounding sleep-training

Resources:

Review on Sleep Training Data

Controlled Cortisol and Sleep Training Research Study

“Sleeping Through the Night” Article

Wide Range of Normal Sleep Article

PedsDocTalk Podcast Cry Babies: Cortisol Research and Secure Attachment

To connect with Dr. Sujay Kansagra follow him on Instagram @thatsleepdoc and check out all his resources at https://linktr.ee/thatsleepdoc.

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