Sleep Training Starter Kit

Sleep Training Starter Kit

A free 8-lesson course from Dr. Craig Canapari, Yale pediatric sleep physician. Get the evidence-based fundamentals of better sleep for your child — from bedtime routines to sleep training methods — without the overwhelm.

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Welcome to the Sleep Training Starter Kit

Common worries about sleep training — addressed honestly. Your child's sleep can get better, and you don't have to suffer through it.

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How Your Child's Sleep Actually Works

Understanding sleep cycles explains why your child keeps waking up — and what you can do about it.

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Two Issues to Address Before Sleep Training

Co-sleeping and nighttime feeding — why you should sort these out first, and how.

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Sleep Training Methods

The core lesson. Which method fits your child's age, temperament, and your parenting style? Let's figure it out.

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Nap Struggles and Sleep Regressions

Two of the most common curveballs parents face — and why they're usually less scary than they seem.

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