6 articles
Drowsy but awake is the foundation of self-settling. Here is what the concept actually means, why it matters for sleep, and practical strategies when it does not seem to work.
Ferber (graduated extinction) and full extinction both teach babies to self-settle. Here is how they differ, what the evidence says, and how to decide.
Gentle sleep training methods include bedtime fading, chair method, pick-up-put-down, and gradual parental withdrawal. Here is how each works and what the research shows.
Full extinction (cry it out) means putting your baby down awake and not returning until morning. Here is what the method involves, what the evidence shows, and who it works for.
An overview of sleep training methods for babies and toddlers, what the research shows about each, and how to decide which approach fits your family.
The Ferber method uses timed check-ins to help babies learn to self-settle. Here is what it involves, what the research shows, and what to realistically expect.