5 Myths of Sleep Training

Myth #1 - Sleep Training means “Crying it Out”

I never recommend Crying it Out’ in any of my sleep plans!

Finding a sleep training method that aligns with your sleep goals, unique family needs, and your parenting philosophy, are key when successfully sleep training! I find what method feels best for your family so you can feel confident and comfortable with your customized sleep plan - crying without support just isn’t the way.

Myth #2 Tears (for any reason) Harm your Child.

Is there some tears during Sleep Training? Sometimes! Any tears are usually short-lived. Crying is a natural part of development for children - it’s considered positive stress that leaves no lasting harm through early childhood - like being with a new caregiver, being put into a carseat, or going to the doctor.

Your child’s sleep supports their physical and developmental growth - so you can prioritize supporting their overall health by helping them with healthy sleep habits and restful sleep.

Myth #3 - Sleep Training can Harm your Relationship with your Child

All customized sleep plans have supportive parental involvement! You and your little one will always know that you’re supporting each other through learning new sleep habits.

Well-rested parents are often healthier, happier, and more prepared to handle stress. This can be a game changer in waking up refreshed and ready to be the best parent to your little one!

Myth #4 - Sleep Training Requires Strict Schedules and All Naps at Home

Being home and keeping a consistent schedule during sleep training can help shorten the sleep training process to as little as 3 days!

Its a win-win situation - after sleep training you can have a great sleeper who has a consistent schedule, but this consistency also means they’re more prepared to flex - celebrating holidays, vacationing and staying up past bedtime here or there will be easier than ever when your child returns to their usual and consistent routine.

Myth #5 Sleep Training is a “One-Size-Fits-All”Approach to Sleep

There are numerous personal factors that make each family and their sleep training approach unique. Methods can be mixed and matched to suit the specific needs of a family by taking into consideration their unique child, schedules, parenting philosophies, sleep situations (room-sharing, or maybe preparing for a baby on the way?) and all the other complexities that are specific to each family. Hiring a professional sleep consultant allows a specific approach tailored to your needs that will offer the simplest, quickest and most effective results so you can be sleeping longer, sooner!

The Facts

Sleep Training done the right way - with parental involvement, with a method that’s suited to your family and your child, promotes healthy sleep habits that benefit lifelong sleep health. Have more questions or myths to debunk? Please reach out!

Sweet dreams,

Katie