Is sleep training the right choice for your family?
If you're on the fence about sleep training and wondering if it's the option for your family, take the quiz!
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Quiz Questions
1.
How old is your child that you need sleep help with?
A.
0-3 months
B.
4-12 months
C.
13-18 months
D.
19-24 months
E.
25+ months
2.
How would you currently describe sleep for your family on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being no one is sleeping and 5 being sleep is amazing.
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
E.
5
3.
How does your child currently fall asleep?
A.
Totally independent
B.
They're drowsy when I put them down
C.
Fed to sleep
D.
Rocked/held to sleep
E.
A mix/other
4.
How long does it take to get your child to fall asleep on average?
A.
0-20 minutes
B.
21-30 minutes
C.
31-45 minutes
D.
46+ minutes
5.
How many times are they waking overnight and needing intervention from you to go back to sleep?
A.
0-1 time
B.
2-3 times
C.
4-5 times
D.
I can't keep track any longer
6.
What are naps like?
A.
no issues/complaints about naps
B.
only naps being held
C.
only naps on the go
D.
naps in their crib, with help
E.
naps in their crib (or on their own), but naps are short
F.
what are naps?
7.
How is your child's sleep affecting you/your family?
A.
we are functioning and this feels sustainable
B.
we are functioning but we can't continue going like this
C.
we are barely functioning and cannot be our best selves
D.
we are not functioning and are in a sleep emergency
8.
What are your beliefs about sleep training?
A.
I don't believe in any form of behavioral sleep modification/changing how my child goes to sleep
B.
I'm open to it, but do not feel very educated about it
C.
I think it's a valid and helpful option for families who need to see sleep improvement
D.
I haven't thought about it
9.
Why are you considering sleep training?
A.
because I've felt pressured to (from social media, pediatrician, family, etc) even though I feel okay with our sleep situation
B.
because I'm tired and my child is tired
C.
because I want to set us up for future sleep success
D.
because it feels like our only option
10.
How ready and prepared do you feel to make changes to your child's sleep situation? (1 = not ready at all and 5 = should've started yesterday)
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
E.
5
11.
Why *couldn't* you sleep train?
A.
I don't know how to
B.
I think I've missed the boat
C.
I'm worried my child can't be sleep trained
D.
I don't have support
E.
The timing isn't right
12.
Would you be more successful if you had a mom friend supporting you, educating you, guiding you with decisions, and cheering you on?
A.
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I'm a DIYer
B.
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Give me all the support
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Result 1
2.
Result 2