Emily Oster

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Emily Oster

Emily’s Guide to Sleep

Emily Oster

1 minute read

A good night’s sleep can help you recharge for the next day, but sleep also ends up being a big stressor in a parent’s life. With new information surrounding sleep training, wake windows, and white noise at our fingertips, making the right decision for ourselves and our kids feels even more exhausting. You’re constantly wondering: What’s the best way to get my baby to sleep through the night? How many naps is my toddler supposed to be taking? Will I ever get enough sleep again?

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