"Ferber method" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Invented by Dr. Richard Ferber. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ferber method
  1. A technique to treat infants' sleep problems, involving teaching the infant to soothe itself by allowing it to cry for a period of time before external comfort is offered. Wikipedia link: Ferber method Related terms: Ferberization, Ferberize

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