The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Does independent sleep need to be taught?


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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


    For more on sleep issues watch Dr. Mona's "Handling Infant and Toddler Sleep Regressions" video on YouTube.


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