Ep 78: How to sleep train "gently"? with Kim West, aka "The Sleep Lady"!

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Today's episode of Ask Dr Jessica features Kim West—also known as the “sleep lady”. They discuss something that we all care about—sleep—and how to get more of it!  Kim’s second book “The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Newborn Sleep Guide”  describes her gentle approach to coaching children 6 months and younger become better sleepers.  Kim has gained the reputation as “the sleep lady” for many years—and she believes there is not a one size fits all approach when it comes to sleep coaching.  To learn more about Kim and her advice you can follow her on instagram @the sleep lady and  listen to her podcast, “The Gentle Parenting Show”.   

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