Episode 085 - What Does "Cry-It-Out" Really Mean?

I just want to start off here by saying that The Sleep Sense Program is not what is considered a "cry-it-out" approach. But having said that, I think it's time that we took a look at the term and what it really means. Given all of the negativity and false information that has been thrown around about allowing babies to cry, I think new parents are often overwhelmed at the thought of even a few nighttime tears and the damage they might cause. So today, we'll take a look at what people really mean when they refer to the cry-it-out method, the short and long term effects it has on your little one, and whether or not the criticisms that surround it are valid.