Bryan Caplan on Parenting
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Sleep is the Key to Peaceful Parenting
Sleep deprivation significantly affects parenting, with parents losing up to three years of sleep per child. To mitigate this, the Ferber method is an effective strategy. Starting around three months of age, parents can put their child in the crib, allowing them to cry for a set period (initially ten minutes), then offering comfort before repeating the process. This method has been experimentally validated and can lead to substantial improvements in children's sleeping patterns, potentially saving parents nearly three years of sleep deprivation.
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