Is Leaving a Baby to Cry Really Helpful?

This week, a new study emerged focusing on the effects of letting babies cry alone and its impact on attachment at 18 months. As someone deeply interested in infant mental health, this research caught my eye. While I haven’t yet had the chance to read the full study, the linked summary provides some intriguing insights. Here’s a breakdown of how this study fits into our current understanding of childhood trauma and attachment.

Ashley PickettMarch 18, 2020sleep training, cry it out, CIO, parenting, ACE, responsive parenting, attachment parenting, ACE score, trauma, fulcrum, resiliency