Does independent sleep need to be taught?

Independent sleep? Co-sleeping? Parental assistance with sleep? There are a lot of opinions all over the place. On this episode, I welcome Dr Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist who is board certified and specializing in behavioral sleep medicine to discuss if there is an age where a child needs to be taught independent sleep if they haven’t learned it on their own.

We discuss: 

The age or signs that independent sleep skills need to be taught 

Common concerns for an older child who isn’t able to fall asleep or connect sleep cycles on their own

Where to begin with approaching independent sleep skills with a child who hasn’t

Find out more about Dr. Shelby Harris and her book “The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia” at drshelbyharris.com or connect on Instagram or TikTok @SleepDocShelby

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