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Debunking the cry-it-out method of sleep training
Original: Debunking the cry~it~out method
James Madison University has published a piece debunking the cry-it-out method, the controversial sleep-training approach in which parents let babies cry themselves to sleep. The article weighs the evidence behind the practice, addressing parents' fears about lasting harm and noting what research actually shows. The topic remains a persistent flashpoint in parenting debates, with strong opinions on both sides of the sleep-training divide.
Why now: Sleep training is a perennially divisive parenting topic, and a university weighing in on the science draws attention from parents seeking guidance.
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