The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom · Dr. Mona Amin

The Follow-Up: When Kids Won’t Sleep Alone

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Dr. Shelby Harris reveals why teaching independent sleep before age one prevents manipulative bedtime battles later.

Dr. Mona Amin and sleep specialist Dr. Shelby Harris discuss when and how to teach independent sleep skills to children, debunking myths about age limits and offering practical strategies like 'camping out'. They emphasize a gradual, consistent approach tailored to each child's temperament and family needs.

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