52 min
To CIO and Beyond! Making good decisions about extinction sleep training The Sleep Edit
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- Parenting
In this episode, we talk about the controversial method of 'Cry It Out' (CIO) or Extinction Sleep Training. This approach, often misunderstood and feared, can be a quick and efficient method to improve a child's sleep. We go deep on the criteria for its successful implementation, discussing age-appropriateness, parental consistency, and prioritizing safety and health. We also cover that the method is not suitable for all children or families, and alternative methods like bedtime fading and pick up/put down are also considered. Finally, we cover importance of sleep training for both children and parents to improve the overall family dynamic. (Full transcript and a video are available here).
Here are the three key take-aways from the episode:
Be open to trying different sleep training methods - What works well for one child's temperament may not work for another. Give a new method 3-5 nights before deciding if it's effective.
"Gentle" is not always better - Sitting in the room while ignoring crying (camping out) can actually prolong upset in some young babies. More separation may help them learn to self-soothe faster.
Cry it out is generally safe when done responsively - Research shows no long term emotional harm. But if excessive crying persists beyond expectations, reevaluate and adjust. Be responsive to your baby's needs.
00:00 Introduction to the Sleep Edit
00:03 Discussing Cry It Out (CIO) Method
00:09 Introducing Arielle Greenleaf
01:08 The Controversy Around Sleep Training
02:56 Understanding Different Sleep Training Techniques
03:43 The Importance of Sleep for Children and Parents
04:02 Defining Sleep Training Terms
09:21 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Sleep Training
09:27 The Role of Attachment Theory in Sleep Training
17:03 The Effectiveness of Extinction Sleep Training
24:46 Sleep Training in the Era of Room Sharing
28:14 The Power of Parental Presence
29:12 Understanding the Importance of Age-Appropriate Schedules
29:56 The Role of Routine in Sleep Training
30:58 The Challenges of Nap Time
31:40 Who is Extinction Sleep Training For?
33:35 The Importance of Consistency in Sleep Training
36:54 The First Year of Life: Sleep Expectations and Realities
39:22 The Pitfalls of Sleep Training Methods
42:59 The Role of Feeding in Sleep Training
45:56 Alternatives to Extinction Sleep Training
Links:
How long will your baby cry during sleep training?
Article in Time on why Dr. Sears’ contention about the dangers of crying are false
Two articles on why sleep training doesn’t hurt your child
Why you should room share but not bed share in infancy
Modern family sleep training scene
Questions or feedback? Email us here. We are collecting questions for future Q&A shows!
Assistant producer: Theodore Canapari
In this episode, we talk about the controversial method of 'Cry It Out' (CIO) or Extinction Sleep Training. This approach, often misunderstood and feared, can be a quick and efficient method to improve a child's sleep. We go deep on the criteria for its successful implementation, discussing age-appropriateness, parental consistency, and prioritizing safety and health. We also cover that the method is not suitable for all children or families, and alternative methods like bedtime fading and pick up/put down are also considered. Finally, we cover importance of sleep training for both children and parents to improve the overall family dynamic. (Full transcript and a video are available here).
Here are the three key take-aways from the episode:
Be open to trying different sleep training methods - What works well for one child's temperament may not work for another. Give a new method 3-5 nights before deciding if it's effective.
"Gentle" is not always better - Sitting in the room while ignoring crying (camping out) can actually prolong upset in some young babies. More separation may help them learn to self-soothe faster.
Cry it out is generally safe when done responsively - Research shows no long term emotional harm. But if excessive crying persists beyond expectations, reevaluate and adjust. Be responsive to your baby's needs.
00:00 Introduction to the Sleep Edit
00:03 Discussing Cry It Out (CIO) Method
00:09 Introducing Arielle Greenleaf
01:08 The Controversy Around Sleep Training
02:56 Understanding Different Sleep Training Techniques
03:43 The Importance of Sleep for Children and Parents
04:02 Defining Sleep Training Terms
09:21 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Sleep Training
09:27 The Role of Attachment Theory in Sleep Training
17:03 The Effectiveness of Extinction Sleep Training
24:46 Sleep Training in the Era of Room Sharing
28:14 The Power of Parental Presence
29:12 Understanding the Importance of Age-Appropriate Schedules
29:56 The Role of Routine in Sleep Training
30:58 The Challenges of Nap Time
31:40 Who is Extinction Sleep Training For?
33:35 The Importance of Consistency in Sleep Training
36:54 The First Year of Life: Sleep Expectations and Realities
39:22 The Pitfalls of Sleep Training Methods
42:59 The Role of Feeding in Sleep Training
45:56 Alternatives to Extinction Sleep Training
Links:
How long will your baby cry during sleep training?
Article in Time on why Dr. Sears’ contention about the dangers of crying are false
Two articles on why sleep training doesn’t hurt your child
Why you should room share but not bed share in infancy
Modern family sleep training scene
Questions or feedback? Email us here. We are collecting questions for future Q&A shows!
Assistant producer: Theodore Canapari
52 min