Worried Cry-It-Out isn’t for your family? Sleep Expert, Meg O’Leary, explores other gradual sleep training methods designed to help children learn to fall asleep independently, build confidence, and give parents better nights. Plus, learn what factors to consider when choosing a sleep training method for your family.

Looking for a gradual way to teach your child to sleep independently? The Chair Method an effective sleep training approach that keeps you close while building your child’s confidence. This step-by-step guide walks you through each phase: so you can support your little one while they learn to fall asleep on their own.

Struggling with your baby’s sleep? The Check and Console Method—also known as the Ferber Method or Timed Intervals—offers a gradual, structured way to teach independent sleep skills. Unlike full Cry It Out, this method allows parents to check in at increasing intervals, offering comfort while encouraging self-soothing. Learn how to implement this balanced approach, troubleshoot common sleep training challenges, and set your little one up for restful nights!