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Research is a powerful tool, but you also have to keep a sharp eye on it. I look critically at the research and what it says (or more importantly, doesn't say) about sleep training. I also look at how the research is translated into parenting advice (spoiler alert: not super well).
My research focuses on the following questions:
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Is crying it out as quick, effective, and without side effects as the experts say (especially for babies under six months)?
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What does the research say about using crying it out with more intense/sensitive children?
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Is there more to a "difficult" temperament than just the "difficult" traits?
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How much of what parents are told in books about sleep is supported by research?
I'm working on having quick, easy-to-read summaries of everything below. For some of them, you'll have to settle for the very research-y versions on ResearchGate. Click each "Read more" link to be taken there.
My Research
