Forget what you’ve heard about sleep training — let’s explore a baby-led, flexible approach. Like many parents, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, founder of Hey Sleepy Baby and host of the No One Told Us podcast, discovered that traditional sleep training methods didn’t work for her child. In this episode, we debunk common misconceptions about sleep training and discuss the surprising benefits of co-sleeping and bed sharing.Rachael shares the methods that helped her overcome her child’s four-month sleep regression, how her approach evolved with each child, and where to find trustworthy resources on safe  sleep practices. Join our conversation to explore different sleep options and rethink what works best for your family!Topics discussed in this episode:Sleep training versus a baby-led sleep approachRachael’s evolving sleep strategies for her childrenMisconceptions about co-sleeping and bed sharingSafe co-sleeping practices and resourcesManaging a growing business and family lifeMisconceptions about sleep trainingHow to choose the right sleep approach for your familyConnect with Rachael Shepard-Ohta:https://heysleepybaby.com/https://www.instagram.com/heysleepybaby/Listen to Rachael’s podcast, No One Told Us:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-one-told-us/id1704569686Resources:Safe Infant Sleep by James McKennaThe Safe Sleep SevenConnect with Saba Bosuener:https://www.instagram.com/sababosuener/Join the Partners Beyond Parenthood Facebook group to connect with me and other parents. Share your stories, get tips, and support each other on this parenting adventure!Head to the Partners Beyond Parenthood YouTube channel for more!I'd love to hear what you thought and if you're curious about any topics that you'd like me to explore, you can email me at hello@partnesbeyondparenthood.com.------This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comPodcast tile and logo design by Jeff Ras: jeffsras@gmail.com | www.jeffrasdesign.com