What Is the Link Between Temperament and Sleep in Infancy and Childhood?

Описание: What Is the Link Between Temperament and Sleep in Infancy and Childhood?
🌟 Welcome to another episode of "Tea with the Experts and Dr. Leah Merle"! 🌟
🎙 Season: 02
🎙 Episode: 01
📅 Release Date: December 01, 2025
👥 Guest: Macall Gordon
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Why do some babies and children struggle so deeply with sleep—despite parents doing “everything right”?
In this powerful Season Two opening episode, Dr. Leah Merle sits down with researcher, speaker, and author Macall Gordon, M.A., to explore the complex and often misunderstood relationship between temperament, neurobiology, and sleep.

With more than 30 years dedicated to studying the science, misconceptions, and emotional realities of sleep training, Macall offers a transformative perspective on why traditional behaviorist approaches frequently fall short—especially for sensitive, alert, or “spirited” children.

Together, Dr. Leah and Macall explore:
✔️ How temperament shapes sleep from infancy through childhood
✔️ Why some children simply don’t respond to standard sleep training methods
✔️ The deep neurobiological differences in highly sensitive children
✔️ What “gentle sleep coaching” really means—and what it is not
✔️ How parents can support their children with compassion, attunement, and evidence-informed strategies
✔️ Why moving beyond behavior modification can transform family well-being

Whether you’re a parent navigating long nights, a clinician supporting families, or an educator helping children thrive, this conversation offers research-based insight and heartfelt reassurance:
Some children don’t fit the mold—and that truth deserves understanding, not blame.

🫖 So pour yourself a warm cup of tea and join Dr. Leah Merle for a grounded, honest, and deeply human conversation about sleep, sensitivity, and the emotional landscape of childhood development.

🔗 Learn more about Macall Gordon’s work:
www.littlelivewires.com
www.whywontyousleep.com


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WH Questions
1. What is the link between temperament and sleep in infants and children?
2. Why do some babies struggle with sleep even when parents follow advice?
3. What is gentle sleep coaching and how does it work?
4. Why do traditional sleep training methods fail for sensitive children?
5. What role does temperament play in a child’s sleep patterns?
6. How does neurobiology influence infant and childhood sleep?
7. What are the signs of a highly sensitive or alert baby?
8. How can parents support children who don’t respond to behavior-based sleep training?
9. What does the research say about temperament and emotional regulation during sleep?
10. How can understanding temperament improve a family’s overall sleep and well-being?


Keywords
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