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Dr Jessica Guy

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The Blog

Evidence-based, attachment-focused, and refreshingly honest takes on baby and toddler sleep and parenting.

A mother holding a baby.

A mother holding a baby.

Oops, You Drank the Sleep Training Kool-Aid (and so did I): Sleep Training Myths

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Sep 175 min read

The Racial History of Sleep Training: Why We Need to Talk About It

The Racial History of Sleep Training: Why We Need to Talk About It

The Racial History of Sleep Training: Why We Need to Talk About It

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Sep 104 min read

Why ‘Teaching Independent Sleep’ Is Baby Sleep BS (And What Actually Builds Independent Sleep Over Time)

Why ‘Teaching Independent Sleep’ Is Baby Sleep BS (And What Actually Builds Independent Sleep Over Time)

Why ‘Teaching Independent Sleep’ Is Baby Sleep BS (And What Actually Builds Independent Sleep Over Time)

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Apr 103 min read

Gentle Night Weaning: Dropping Night Feeds Without Separation

Gentle Night Weaning: Dropping Night Feeds Without Separation

Gentle Night Weaning: Dropping Night Feeds Without Separation

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Apr 15 min read

mom and baby cosleeping

mom and baby cosleeping

Bedsharing Safety: Common Hazards You May Have Missed

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Feb 243 min read

Ditch The “Rules” - 7 Ways to Improve Your Baby Or Toddler’s Sleep Without Sleep Training

Ditch The “Rules” - 7 Ways to Improve Your Baby Or Toddler’s Sleep Without Sleep Training

Ditch The “Rules” - 7 Ways to Improve Your Baby Or Toddler’s Sleep Without Sleep Training

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Jan 274 min read

1-0 Nap Transition: Are You Doing The Limbo?

1-0 Nap Transition: Are You Doing The Limbo?

1-0 Nap Transition: Are You Doing The Limbo?

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Dec 24, 20243 min read

Baby Sleep Cycles: Newborn Sleep, the 4-Month Progression, and Beyond

Baby Sleep Cycles: Newborn Sleep, the 4-Month Progression, and Beyond

Baby Sleep Cycles: Newborn Sleep, the 4-Month Progression, and Beyond

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Dec 18, 20243 min read

Red Flags For Baby Sleep + When You Should Get Support

Red Flags For Baby Sleep + When You Should Get Support

Red Flags For Baby Sleep + When You Should Get Support

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Sep 16, 20243 min read

Sleep Training and The Still Face Paradigm

Sleep Training and The Still Face Paradigm

Sleep Training and The Still Face Paradigm

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Aug 1, 20245 min read

Early Rising: Why Is My Baby Waking Up SO Early?

Early Rising: Why Is My Baby Waking Up SO Early?

Early Rising: Why Is My Baby Waking Up SO Early?

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Jul 27, 20245 min read

Understanding Split Nights - Why Your Baby Is Up for Hours and How to Cope

Understanding Split Nights - Why Your Baby Is Up for Hours and How to Cope

Understanding Split Nights - Why Your Baby Is Up for Hours and How to Cope

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May 31, 20245 min read

Understanding catnaps: Should we rethink the negativity around short daytime naps?

Understanding catnaps: Should we rethink the negativity around short daytime naps?

Understanding catnaps: Should we rethink the negativity around short daytime naps?

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May 9, 20244 min read

Is a Floor Bed Right for Your Baby or Toddler?

Is a Floor Bed Right for Your Baby or Toddler?

Is a Floor Bed Right for Your Baby or Toddler?

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Apr 15, 20245 min read

The Perfect Baby Sleep Schedule

The Perfect Baby Sleep Schedule

The Perfect Baby Sleep Schedule

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Mar 8, 20245 min read

Newborn sleep patterns - what's behind your baby's sleep behaviours

Newborn sleep patterns - what's behind your baby's sleep behaviours

Newborn sleep patterns - what's behind your baby's sleep behaviours

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Oct 12, 20235 min read

Debunking misconceptions: The power of responsive parenting + Gentle night-time parenting techniques

Debunking misconceptions: The power of responsive parenting + Gentle night-time parenting techniques

Debunking misconceptions: The power of responsive parenting + Gentle night-time parenting techniques

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Aug 21, 20236 min read

The sleep training methods that did not work for my baby (and what we did instead)

The sleep training methods that did not work for my baby (and what we did instead)

The sleep training methods that did not work for my baby (and what we did instead)

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Aug 7, 20238 min read

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