Sleep training is a safe and effective tool to help babies learn to soothe themselves at night. Credit...Matteo Berton Supported by By Craig Canapari, M.D. This guide was originally published on May ...

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A common point of contention among parents is sleep. Beyond the effects of sleep deprivation, post-partum fatigue and arguments over whose turn it is to get up in the middle of the night in those ...

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In the intense debate over sleep training, even parenting books offer conflicting advice, with about two-thirds advising parents to use sleep training and one-third advising against it. But what does ...