Finding a Middle Ground in the Debate Over Sleep Training

Psychology Today | 24.01.2026 06:22
Mention the words "sleep training" in any online group of parents and you've just lit the fuse. Comments are turned off faster than you can say "pacifier." Opinions quickly polarize into two heated camps: "sleep training is trauma/cosleeping solves everything" versus "sleep training is research-based, totally safe and fine." Once these two sides dig in, productive discussion stops.