We’ve all heard the sleep hygiene advice: turn off your screens, keep your room cool, avoid caffeine after lunch. While we can agree that these practices set the stage for better sleep, does engaging in them actually help those with sleep problems? In this episode we will:

• Examine the intended role of sleep hygiene
• Look at what research tell us in terms of using sleep hygiene as a tool for insomnia treatment
• Dive into what it means for an insomnia therapy to work
• Differentiate between actions geared at changing sleep behaviors and actions geared towards changing interpretations of sleep behaviors

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Few parenting debates stir more passion than how to help a baby sleep. In this episode, we will:

• Explore the science and controversy behind “cry it out,” Ferber/check-and-console, and gentler alternatives
• Review what research says about sleep outcomes, stress, and attachment
• Think about this concept in relationship to varyting sleep needs
• Unpack the safety concerns around bed-sharing and why guidance is so divided
• Offer practical takeaways so parents can choose an approach that works—and feels right—for their family

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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When it comes to sleep, sometimes silence is golden—and sometimes it needs a little help. In this episode, we’ll explore the world of earplugs and earbuds designed to quiet the night and protect your rest, because sometimes the best way to protect your dreams is to put a little something in your ear. In this episode we will:

• Determine why reducing noise can make such a difference for falling asleep and staying asleep
• List the best earplugs made specifically for sleep—like BET SLUMBUR, Loop, Swanwick, and Happy Ears
• Introduce new approaches to noise masking that blend soothing sound with comfort and advanced sleep tracking (Ozlo)
• Revisit noise canceling innovations that actively fight disruptive sounds (QuietOn 4.0)
• Learn how to match the right solution to your unique sleep environment—whether it’s a snoring partner, thin apartment walls, or unpredictable travel nights

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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• Twitter: @drchriswinter
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• Threads: @drchriswinter
• Bluesky: @drchriswinter
• The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child

Thanks for listening and sleep well!