Parenting is an ongoing experiment, not high-stakes decision-making

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Parenting can be viewed as a series of experiments to figure out what works best for both the parent and the baby. It is important for parents to give themselves a break and realize that it is okay to make mistakes or try different approaches. After the initial months, parents don't need to rush into the room at the slightest noise on the baby monitor. While it is crucial to be attentive to the child's needs, not every noise signifies an emergency. Technology has evolved to provide detailed reports on a child's sleep patterns, but parents should not scrutinize the data excessively. Trusting one's instinct and judgment is key, and responding only when necessary ensures a balanced approach to parenting.

Today Matt begins a new series all about sleep in infants, in kids, in teenagers, and in parents. He is joined by Dr. Craig Canapari one of the world leaders in pediatric sleep medicine. Dr. Canapari has also written a fantastic book on sleep for babies, kids and parents called, It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train. Enjoy the first episode in a new series, with some show highlights below!

Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.

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Links for Dr. Canapari:

Book: https://a.co/d/07SDrVn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCanapari

Web: sleek.bio/canapari

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMemf3exT/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcanapari/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/CraigCanapariMd/