Scientists tested whether moms are naturally better at hearing crying babies at night - turns out they're only slightly ...

PURPLE crying can feel overwhelming, but in addition to knowing that it’s normal, there are a few things you can try when your baby is crying. Posted 5/6/2025, 4:37:19 PM Crying baby (Adobe Stock) ...

N – Never shake or hurt a baby. Research shows that some frustrated parents and carers may shake their baby to stop them crying, which can have devastating and lifelong consequences.

The cry it out method isn't just one set of instructions for getting your baby to sleep through the night but rather a variety of strategies. We'll explain those strategies.

This piece is part of Scientific American’s column The Science of Parenting. For more, go here. It was 3 A.M., and my seven-month-old would not stay asleep.