Are there things parents can and should do to strengthen their baby’s resilience in the first year?
Using the end of the night to help a child unwind, make sense of the day, and prepare for what’s to come tomorrow can be a valuable tool for shifting their brain and body into a state of rest. Joining me to talk about how parents can use the last 20 minutes of the day to promote social and emotional learning is the author of the children’s book series, Conscious Stories, Andrew Newman.
You can’t Google the words “baby sleep” without being inundated with a barrage of sleep training ads and methods, all claiming to do it gentlest, fastest, and best. But, what does the science and the research actually show about how effective and healthy sleep training is for our infants and young children?
Sleep specialist Eileen Henry joins me to talk about the importance of creating a sleep system where everyone’s needs are met, phases of development and motor skill accusation, the best techniques for creating an ideal sleep environment, and what parents can do throughout the day to encourage an independent and calm night’s sleep for their child.