Sleep training methods like “cry it out” remain controversial. While some studies suggest occasional crying causes no harm, ...

"We have such a strong bond, I hate seeing him cry," the mom wrote Getty A mom is asking if she's a bad mom for wanting to try self-soothing techniques with her second baby The mom shared that she ...

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What is the Ferber method? Sleep deprivation can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenthood. But there are ways parents can help babies learn to sleep for longer and more consistent ...

What parents should do when an infant repeatedly wakes up and cries at night has been a passionate and timeless debate. Behavioral sleep interventions, which can vary from relatively milder techniques ...

A mom is asking if she's an "awful mother" for wanting to try letting her baby "cry it out" instead of consoling him. The original poster (OP) shared her story on Reddit and explained that her 7-month ...