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Denmark's Sleep Training Debate: Did Denmark Ban Sleep Training?
The debate originated after more than 700 Danish psychologists, psychotherapists, and child development professionals signed an open letter expressing concern about certain extinction-based sleep training approaches involving prolonged unsupported crying.
The letter received significant attention internationally and quickly became simplified online into phrases suggesting that “Denmark banned sleep training.”
That did not happen...

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 274 min read


The Sleep Training Cortisol Study: What the Middlemiss Research Shows
The infamous “cortisol study” often shared as proof that babies who stop crying during sleep training are still experiencing hidden stress or emotional shutdown.
But there’s an important problem...
Many babies and their Mothers entering sleep training are already chronically overtired from ongoing fragmented sleep and prolonged wakefulness, meaning cortisol levels are already elevated before sleep support even begins.

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 265 min read


BBC Sleep Consultant Controversy: Is It Safe for Babies to Sleep on Their Tummy, and Are Sleep Consultants Regulated?
Are Sleep Consultants Regulated? What the BBC Baby Sleep Advice Controversy Reveals - It’s one of those moments where you pause and think…how is this even happening?
Let’s talk about it properly.

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 85 min read


The Biggest Reason Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping Well This Summer (And How to Fix It)
If your baby’s sleep has suddenly gone off track this summer—short naps, early wake-ups, or fighting bedtime—you’re not imagining it.
And in most cases, the reason is surprisingly simple...

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 83 min read


Do Boys Take Longer to Potty Train? Gentle Truths and Real Science
As a mom of three—two of them boys—I’ve lived through the potty training rollercoaster. My eldest son faced a preschool deadline: he had to be out of diapers by his third birthday...

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Feb 84 min read


Can You Sleep Train While Breastfeeding? A Dual Certified Lactation & Sleep Consultant Shares The Truth
Can you sleep train while breastfeeding? A Dual Certified Sleep Consultant & Lactation Specialist spills the surprising truth:

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Oct 25, 20256 min read


"My husband doesn't care about crying during sleep training" - why Moms & Dads react differently
"When navigating her screaming to sleep, rocking and feeding her for hours on end, my husbands mere suggestion of waiting for 5 minutes before responding to her cries (as we approached her first birthday) felt insane"
" we can teach independent sleep while still supporting your little one with your presence, kisses, snuggles and care - the two do not have to be mutually exclusive!"

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Sep 5, 20256 min read


Will Sleep Training Ruin My Bond With My Baby, And Is Sleep Training Safe? What The Research Really Says
When babies and children (even adults) don't get adequate sleep, their bodies constantly overproduce cortisol and adrenaline to help them cope with fatigue. This means an overtired child naturally has higher cortisol levels than a well-rested child—completely independent of any sleep training intervention.
Robust clinical research consistently shows that gentle sleep training not only preserves secure attachment—it can actually strengthen it.

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Aug 25, 20256 min read


Can you sleep train a baby with reflux?
Sleep training success is absolutely possible for reflux babies, but it's crucial to have fair and reasonable expectations from the start

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Jul 17, 20255 min read


2 Year Old Won't Go to Sleep: Why Toddlers Fight Bedtime (And What Actually Works)
If you're reading this at 9 PM while your toddler is still bouncing around their room instead of sleeping, you're not alone. The...

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Jun 10, 20256 min read


"Why is my newborn fighting sleep?"
One week your baby melts into a newborn coma effortlessly, the next week they're wide eyed and fighting sleep no matter what you try. If your little one suddenly started resisting sleep around 4-6 weeks old, you're experiencing one of parenthood's most frustrating surprises. Here's why it happens, and here's what you can do about it

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Jun 2, 20256 min read


"How long do sleep regressions last?"
Remember, whatever you introduce during a regression will become your new normal!

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 16, 20254 min read


"My Newborn Spits Up Frequently During Feeds - What Should I Do?"
Those precious newborn feeding sessions can quickly turn stressful when your little one starts spitting up frequently, and it can make these constant feeding sessions feel like they last forever!

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 14, 20254 min read


"Is there a 6 month sleep regression?"
Your baby was finally sleeping well, and suddenly everything has changed OR, sleep started to get messy at 4 months, and now it is a hot steaming mess....

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
May 9, 20254 min read


"My Baby Rolls to Stomach in the Crib But Can't Roll Back - Should I roll them back over?"
That moment when you peek at the baby monitor and see your little one has rolled onto their tummy can send even the most relaxed parent into a mild panic, worried if you should flip your baby back over The Rolling Milestone: What You Need to Know The real truth? Conquering milestones is the number 1 sleep disruptor for babies, and rolling can be a real beast! Our natural instinct is to "rescue" our baby when they're "stuck" on their tummy. Understanding this milestone, and mo

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Worried about daylight savings and your little one's sleep? Enough of the Nap Math - Avoid daylight savings stress with the Demi-shift!
As a busy mom, the last thing you need is more “nap math” or over-complicated plans. Avoid daylight savings stress with the Demi-shift!

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Nov 2, 20242 min read


"When do baby sleep regressions happen, and how do we survive them?"
Sleep regressions happen at various times throughout the baby years, and some of them are a BEAST!

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Jun 17, 20241 min read


"Does flipping a baby help them sleep better at night?"
We've all seen the trending videos, but could flipping a baby really help them sleep better at night, and is it safe? The Theory:...

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Foods to boost your child's sleep hormones tonight!
Are you ready to turn dinner time into a snooze-inducing affair? Look no further than my latest recipe to boost your child's sleepy hormones

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Mar 22, 20244 min read


"How can I fall asleep faster and stay asleep?"
Improving sleep is not just for babies, and even when our little ones' sleep improves, we parents often still struggle to sleep through...

Lindsay Sinopoli - CCSC, CLC, NCS, CPTC
Mar 15, 20244 min read
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