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Videos
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Good news about sleep for babies under 6-months
You may be surprised to hear that there is no research on the need to start before six months on sleep training. This video gives you some good news about working with younger babies.
How self-soothing really develops
Self-soothing is not a skill that appears at birth. It is directly tied to the development of the brain and nervous system and is heavily reliant on parents' help with input that goes beyond what a baby can handle. It's not "sink or swim." It's more like how we teach kids to ride a bike. Watch for more info...
Podcasts
No one told us (HEY, SLEEPY BABY)
Temperament, “Livewire” Children, and Sleep Challenges with Macall Gordon
In this episode, Rachael is joined by an expert to discuss one of her favorite topics- temperament and sleep. Macall Gordon is a sleep researcher and author, and today she and Rachael delve into the complexities of a little-known but hugely important factor when it comes to sleep, parenting, and more: Temperament. Specifically, Rachael and Macall discuss what Macall refers to as “Livewire” children- those who are more sensitive, more reactive, and in need of different supports particularly when it comes to sleep
"Sleep training without shame: Industry myths, research and the need to consider temperament"
Together we shed light on common myths and misconceptions about sleep habits and sleep training, including cry-it-out, and how to find what will work for YOU and YOUR child.
In this episode, we covered...
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The temperament of Livewires and why nothing you've done has worked for them
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Individualism, Self-reliance, and Consumerism: How American culture affects the sleep industry
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Flaws in the way sleep research is established and shared, helping you become an informed, educated consumer and parent.
"Sleep hacks for differently wired kids"
In this episode, Macall talks about the unique sensitivities differently wired children have that frequently result in sleep challenges, how she supports families struggling with sleep issues by helping them to introduce a sustainable night routine, and strategies for helping our kids establish better sleep habits. I also asked Macall to share her opinion on co-sleeping and melatonin, which I know so many of us have used with our children, as well as how we can get back on track with a healthy nighttime routine, especially if we’ve done somewhat I refer to as “accidental parenting” and established sleep routines that aren’t going to work in the long run.
"Everything you ever wanted to know about sleep training (research)"
In this episode, we talk about the research on popular sleep training methods to see how well they map to both real-world parenting, as well as to those kids who fall outside of the middle of the temperament bell curve.
THE PREGNANCY TO PARENTING SHOW
(with Elizabeth Joy Presta)
EP 225: "Baby temperament and sleep with Macall Gordon"
In this episode, we talk about an early alert temperament and how it can affect sleep...and everything else.
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the gentle parenting show (WITH kim west)
"Sleep training advice based on your child's temperament"
Kim and Macall sat down to discuss sleep training based on a child’s temperament. They speak specifically about alert, high-wired and high-energy children, and how common sleep training advice can be adapted based on this type of child.
the gentle parenting show (WITH kim west)
"How to interpret sleep training research and find what works for you"
Kim and Macall sat down to discuss Macall’s critical literature review on the use of extinction in infants under a year, and large parent surveys on experiences with sleep advice, the “upsides” of “difficult” temperament, and the impact of temperament on parents’ experiences with sleep and sleep training.
