Definition of «graduated extinction»

"Graduated extinction" refers to a method used in sleep training for babies or children. It involves gradually reducing parental attention or intervention during the transition to sleep, helping the child learn to soothe themselves and fall asleep independently over time.

Sentences with «graduated extinction»

So despite decades of research, we still know surprisingly little about how the key features of graduated extinction might influence a child's behavior, development, and family relationships. (parentingscience.com)
Researchers agree that babies under the age of 6 months should not undergo graduated extinction training. (parentingscience.com)
So this research doesn't target key questions about graduated extinction, and it's limited by small sample size and missing data. (parentingscience.com)
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