As a parent, few things are as heartbreaking as hearing your baby cry for you the moment you leave the room, especially at bedtime. You've just tucked them in, whispered goodnight, and hoped for a peaceful evening, only for their cries to signal their distress at your absence. This isn't just a phase of being "needy," it's often a sign of separation anxiety, a completely normal and healthy developmental stage that can, understandably, make sleep a real challenge for everyone in the family. You're exhausted, your heart aches, and you just want to help your little one feel safe and secure enough to drift off to sleep.
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This article covers the science and principles. The full Gentle Night Method guide gives you the exact night-by-night plan, sample schedules, troubleshooting scripts, and what to do when things do not go as expected.
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