Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

The Beauty of Sleep (with Eileen Henry)

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Oct 18, 2022
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INSIGHT

Sleep Is A Nervous-System State

  • Sleep depends on the parasympathetic 'rest and digest' nervous system returning to relaxation.
  • Parental self-regulation and predictable routines nurture that nervous-system state for children.
ADVICE

Use Routines And Low Stimulus At Sleep Onset

  • Build dependable, predictable routines that signal where you are and what happens next in the day.
  • Use a focal nighttime feed and reduce sensory input at sleep onset to help bridge sleep cycles for infants.
INSIGHT

The Middle Path Between Extremes

  • A middle path avoids 'cry it out' or 'do whatever it takes' extremes and balances support with challenge.
  • Distinguish between cries that signal suffering (go toward them) and cries that signal manageable struggle.
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