Sleep training support on the rise for exhausted parents

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For many parents, bedtime can be one of the most stressful parts of the day. Experts say with the right tools, good sleep is a skill babies can learn early.

Nesbit says, “what most people don’t understand is you can start laying those building blocks and those foundational skills. The day your baby is born, you can start focusing on full feeds. You can start focusing on wake windows. You can start building the muscle memory of what sleep feels like”

Many parents think of sleep training as letting your baby “cry it out”, but that is not always the case. Nesbit says in reality, what sleep training means is that you are intentionally coming up with a plan to teach your baby healthy sleep habits and healthy sleep routines”

The American Academy of Pediatrics says consistent sleep habits are essential for development and for a parent’s mental health.

If you’re struggling with sleepless nights, a certified sleep coach could help your family find some peace and sleep.