Independent sleep? Co-sleeping? Parental assistance with sleep? There are a lot of opinions all over the place. On this episode, I welcome Dr Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist who is board certified and specializing in behavioral sleep medicine to discuss if there is an age where a child needs to be taught independent sleep if they haven’t learned it on their own.

We discuss:

• The age or signs that independent sleep skills need to be taught
• Common concerns for an older child who isn’t able to fall asleep or connect sleep cycles on their own
• Where to begin with approaching independent sleep skills with a child who hasn’t

Find out more about Dr. Shelby Harris and her book “The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia” at drshelbyharris.com or connect on Instagram or TikTok @SleepDocShelby