

The Beauty of Sleep (with Eileen Henry)
9 snips Oct 18, 2022
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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.
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.
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.