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Podcast: The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
Episode: The Follow-Up: Sleep Training Evidence
Description: Sleep training is one of the most emotionally charged parenting topics online, and this conversation pulls it back to what actually matters, evidence. We talk about how social media amplifies fear and confusion, why parents are told to “trust” personalities instead of data, and how looking directly at research helps cut through the noise. While opinions are loud, the body of evidence around behavioral sleep interventions is far less controversial than the internet suggests.
We also walk through what the data says about timing, safety, and developmental readiness. From common myths about brain development to the fear of l...