How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

School's out and summer reading is in! Are you looking for a good book for your child to dive into this summer? Does your young reader need a little inspiration to fall in love with reading? This episode is packed with book recommendations from Allison's two daughters, who just finished third and fifth grade. Allison provides descriptions of books her girls loved throughout elementary school, as well as insights as to how her family has built a shared love of enjoying good books together. Tune in to find the right book to keep the young minds in your house engaged and entertained during the summer break. Books or series recommended in this episode: Magic Tree House Keeper of the Lost Cities The Spy School Emily Windsnap The One and Only Ivan Whatever After Harry Potter Allison mentions Episode 63. Learning to Read - What I Discovered After My Daughter's Struggle Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Stacey Olson, a Leadership and Positive Psychology Certified Coach, is returning to the podcast to discuss her new book, Your Balanced and Bold Life. Stacey helps leaders and professionals, many of them working parents, create more balance and less stress as they juggle being a parent, a high performer at work, taking care of themselves, and all the other aspects of their life. Allison and Stacey discuss some of the topics covered in her book, namely how parents can identify their values, practice making their own needs a priority, and learn to say no with confidence. Check out Stacey's new book or her website Allison mentions Episode 89. Ditching Mom Guilt, Setting Boundaries and Creating Balance with Stacey Olson Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

As a recap to the previous three episodes aimed at building awareness of maternal mental health, Allison is sharing what she thinks every expecting and new parent should know in the hopes of helping other new and expecting parents who may struggle or are struggling postpartum. Given her own experience, the work she does with parents and the previous guests she's interviewed, Allison believed she had a robust understanding of the challenges of maternal mental health. But then she interviewed Dr. Nicole Rankins (an OB/GYN), Dr. Stephanie Grice (a pediatrician) and Wendy Davis (President and CEO of Postpartum Support International). These three guests provided new insights. In today's episode, Allison is sharing the CliffsNotes version of those three interviews. Visit postpartum.net for the free resources Allison mentioned Learn more about the Connect by PSI app Learn more about volunteering with PSI Learn more about The Climb Learn more about The Blue Dot Project Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

This episode should be a required listen for every expecting and new parent. One in five women and one in ten dads will suffer from some form of mental health struggle during pregnancy or the first year postpartum. Today's episode provides valuable insights into the free and easily attainable resources available to new parents from Postpartum Support International. We strive to build awareness of maternal mental health each May with dedicated podcast episodes. In several previous episodes, Allison and her guests have referred to Postpartum Support International (PSI) as a resource for parents. Wendy Davis, President and CEO of Postpartum Support International, joins Allison today to detail the many amazing services that PSI makes available to parents all over the world. She also shares who these resources are for…. spoiler alert: it's anyone who could use a little (or a lot) of support! Visit postpartum.net for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The month of May is dedicated to building awareness of maternal mental health. One in five women will suffer from postpartum anxiety or depression, and this is the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth. In today's episode, Allison is joined by Dr. Stephanie Grice, a practicing pediatrician and a mom. Dr. Grice details the role a pediatrician can play in supporting moms dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety. She explains how this role has changed over the last decade, and what efforts are being made by pediatric providers to support the mental health of all members of a family. She and Allison discuss the thoughts that might deter a new parent from confiding in their pediatrician, as well as the tools pediatricians can use to determine if a new parent is struggling. Listen in to hear the steps a parent can take if they feel they need assistance, or are having trouble finding someone to help. Dr. Grice also shares the exciting new initiative they've launched in her practice that puts a whole new spin on caring for the whole family. It's an approach we think will help a lot of families. Visit postpartum.net for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety. Connect with Dr. Grice on Instagram or her website Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The month of May is dedicated to building awareness of maternal mental health. We devote episodes each year to this important topic, trying each year to approach the conversation from a slightly different perspective. In today's episode, Allison is joined by Dr. Nicole Rankins, a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of two. Dr. Nicole candidly shares the training OB/GYNs receive around maternal mental health and the role they can play when a woman is struggling. She and Allison discuss the challenges women face when seeking help for depression or anxiety, what a woman can expect from her OB/GYN if they are struggling, and the significance of the screening OB/GYNs do after a woman gives birth. They address what steps a new mom can take if she suspects she might need some mental health support, as well as how a partner or loved one can initiate difficult conversations with the new mom in their life and her health care providers to get the necessary assistance. Visit postpartum.net for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety Learn more about Dr. Nicole at her website or on Instagram Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Today's episode is all about loveys, otherwise known as stuffed animals, blankies or comfort items that children sleep with. Allison is answering common questions she receives about loveys. Is it a good idea to introduce a lovey to your child? If so, when is a good time to introduce one? Can a child have too many loveys? What to do if your child doesn't show interest in their lovey? Plus, Allison shares three potential challenges that can creep up with loveys and how to handle them. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

We can all agree that it takes a tremendous amount of mental and physical energy to keep a house and family running smoothly. And often, one member of the household feels that they carry the heavy load of all these responsibilities. This role often falls to moms. Allison and Lori Sugarman-Li discuss how you can set up a system where these responsibilities are shared among all members of the family. Lori shares tips for incorporating children in household tasks, finding the right tasks for each child based on age, personality, and skill sets. She also shares small language tweaks that can make a big difference in how you all view these responsibilities. Allison asks her advice on paying kids an allowance for helping around the house. Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Do you have an early riser? Are you using a toddler clock or light system with your child? Have you wondered if it's a good idea to allow them to get up and play in their room with the lights on before their light turns green? You're in luck - Allison is covering this question today. If you have a child over the age of 2 years old and you currently use or plan to use a toddler clock or light system, this episode is for you. Allison mentions: Episode 46: The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock Allison's favorite toddler clock light system Light switch cover Rocker switch cover Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Do you have a child who has mastered stalling and resisting bedtime? In this episode, Allison is suggesting a strategy for using natural consequences as a way to put an end to the pushback. She shares specific guidelines for implementing her approach, as well as detailed language to use with your child. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Keeping bedroom doors closed while children and adults are sleeping is very important for fire safety. Please listen in as Allison explains the reasons why, and provides specific language you can use with your child when you implement the policy of sleeping with bedroom doors closed. Allison encourages you to watch this video by the Fire Safety Research Institute Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

If you are separated, divorced, parenting solo or contemplating any of these situations, we know you'll find support in this episode. But even if you parent in the same house with your children's other parent, much of this parenting advice will apply to you as well. Allison is joined by Alicia Robertson, a life coach, speaker and author, who supports women through the challenges of separation and divorce. Her goal is to help women take their power back one intentional and informed decision at a time. Listen in as Allison and Alicia explore strategies for: taking care of yourself so you can be at your best for your family figuring out what self-care strategies are most effective for you determining and maintaining the priorities for your children as they travel between two houses cooperating with your co-parent to set up consistent routines and stability for your children approaching a separation or divorce with a project management mindset and learning to use your skills to manage your way through it battling mom guilt, shame and the fear that your children are struggling knowing when to hold structure for your child and when to provide extra support assessing how a life coach or a therapist can help you navigate this situation Find out more about Alicia on her website or on Instagram Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Studies clearly show that getting the optimal amount of sleep improves a child's impulse control, emotional regulation, and learning retention. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 3 to 5 years old get 10-13 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period and that children between 6 and 10 years old get 9 to 12 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. These are big ranges and it can be difficult to determine the sweet spot of optimal sleep for each child. Allison believes that many children can get by on the lower end of these ranges, but will really thrive on the higher end. Listen in to hear the details of her own personal experience and many of her clients' experiences that have led her to this conclusion. Get your copy of Allison's free download that accompanies this episode: Helping Your Child Thrive With Sleep Allison mentions: Episode 107. How Many Hours of Sleep Do Babies Need? Matthew Walker's talk on sleep Interested in getting more personalized guidance from Allison? We invite you to schedule a 15 minute free call or check out her free workshop called 3 Steps to a Successful Sleep Reset for 2.5-6 Year Olds. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The transition back to work after maternity leave can come with a wide array of emotions and challenges. Today, Allison is sharing the details of her own personal return to work after having her first baby. She's reflecting on the aspects she feels she handled well at the time, what she wishes she had done differently, and the stories she told herself as she adjusted to her new identity of working mom. Each mother's feelings, emotions and goals when returning to work are valid and varied. Allison believes that there are countless ways to navigate this transition successfully. She's hoping her story will help you as you find the right path for yourself when the time is right. Find out more about Allison's new workshop - The 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborn's Sleep Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The transition back to work after maternity leave is often a stressful one for women – particularly first time moms. In this episode, Allison and Rebecca Olson, a certified professional life coach who supports moms as they become working mothers, discuss the guilt and loss of control that often accompany this life change. Rebecca shares guidance on recognizing the emotions at play during this transition, advice for adjusting your mindset, and strategies for improving the stories we tell ourselves during this emotional season of life. Find out more about Allison's new workshop - The 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborn's Sleep Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Good news! The dreaded daylight saving spring time change is EASIER to navigate than the fall time change. Today, Allison is going to share how you can have your child adjusted to the new time in ONE DAY. And, she's going to answer the common question about whether you can use this time change to switch to a later bedtime and later morning wake time. She'll share why she doesn't recommend the method of the gradual shift and walk you through a step-by-step plan for tweaking naps and bedtimes to make this transition as smooth as possible. Parents with newborns not on a schedule yet, she's got simple guidance for you too. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Allison doesn't believe there is any one right way to tackle the complex job of parenting. But, she does have an overarching mantra that she uses in many aspects of parenting. Listen in to hear what advice she gives herself to remove much of the guilt and anxiety that she feels in her role as a parent. Listen to this episode on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Are you searching for a daycare for your child? Check out the 12 most important sleep related questions to ask when you visit potential daycares. Allison has vast experience helping parents navigate sleep with a wide variety of daycares across the United States and in other countries. She's compiled her advice into this comprehensive episode and the corresponding download. Get your free download with all of Allison's questions to ask a potential daycare Access the AAP Safe Sleep Recommendations Allison mentions Episode 26: 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition and her Your Preschool Sleep Champion program Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Join Allison and Kara Ryska, a mom of four and a life coach with experience coaching corporate professionals and special needs moms, for an empowering conversation about self-leadership for all parents. They explore many of the qualities strong leaders demonstrate and how they pertain to parenting. Listen in as they discuss the importance of learning to listen to yourself and follow your intuition, how to avoid decision paralysis and take the next right step with confidence, simple ways you can reframe your thoughts to put yourself in a more proactive state of mind, the value of setting clear boundaries in parenting, simple questions you can ask yourself to determine your needs and develop a plan to meet them, how to be bold enough not to neglect your own needs, and much more. Find out more about Kara's work on Instagram or her website, or check out The Special Needs Mom Podcast. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

There are so many surprises that come along during the process of delivering a baby the first time. It's vital that women look out for one another and pass on some of the little known secrets with other new moms-to-be. In this episode, Allison is sharing the unsolicited, but VERY good, advice her best friend shared with her before she delivered her first baby. This advice made those first few days and weeks after childbirth a bit easier for Allison. In the event you don't have that friend that's going to share some of the less glamorous advice, Allison is your girl. Find out more about Allison's new online workshop, Important Things To Know Before You Bring Your Baby Home Allison mentions her favorite pajamas: KicKee Pants Footies Magnetic Me Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

During the winter, Allison gets a lot of questions about choosing the right pajamas and how many layers we should put on our babies and children when they are sleeping. Many parents also wonder about the ideal temperature for sleep. Allison tackles these topics in this episode. Grab your free Setting the Scene for Sleep checklist. Allison mentions these pajamas: KicKee Pants Footie Jammies KicKee Pants For Older Kids Kyte Sleep Sack 0.5 Tog Kyte Sleep Sack 1.0 Tog Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Allison and JoAnn Crohn, parenting coach and founder of No Guilt Mom, discuss the guilt and overwhelm all mothers feel from time to time. They share many personal anecdotes and explore these topics: how current societal pressures impact the role mothers play in a family the effect social media and comparing yourself to others has on moms JoAnn's thoughts on the root of most mom guilt and overwhelm strategies for tackling your mental load two steps JoAnn recommends moms take to regain a little bit of control over the emotions they are feeling and how they react the importance of pursuing a passion or hobby for yourself outside of your family the three types of problem solving that exist when you're talking with friends JoAnn's suggestion for approaching household tasks and the distribution of responsibility among family members Learn more about JoAnn on the No Guilt Mom Podcast or her website Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Did you catch part one of this two part conversation on the crib to bed transition? In episode 117, Allison and Sophie Kuzjak, one of our sleep coaches, detailed the plan to move Sophie's daughter from her crib to her big girl bed. In this episode, Sophie is back to reveal how well the plan worked, and the insights she gained from the completed transition. Sophie is sharing the lessons she learned along the way, how she tackled the unexpected issues that arose, and what she would suggest other parents in her situation do. If you missed last week, listen to episode 117 first! Listen to Episode 117. How To Execute a Smooth Crib to Bed Transition with Sophie Kuzjak - Part One Learn more about Allison's workshop, How To Prepare Your Child For A Smooth Crib To Bed Transition Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The crib to bed transition is a significant milestone in a young child's life. In this episode, Allison is collaborating with Sophie Kuzjak, one of our sleep coaches, as Sophie prepares to move her daughter from her crib to her big girl bed. This isn't the first time they've tried to make this transition so Sophie is handling it differently this time. This episode is dedicated to how Sophie has prepared her daughter, what steps they've taken to get ready, how they chose the optimal time to embark on this change (the second time around), and how all the members of her family are handling the emotions of the upcoming change. And then, stay tuned for episode 118, as the conversation continues. Sophie will share an update on how well her plan worked and her insights from the completed transition. She'll provide the lessons she learned along the way, how she tackled the unexpected issues that arose, and what she would suggest other parents in her situation do differently. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Once kids transition out of the crib, early morning wakings can become particularly tricky. In this episode, you'll hear 3 quick tips that can help your child stay in their room in the morning, even if they wake up before their designated wake time in the morning. Allison mentions Episode 46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

After each guest interview we do for the podcast, Allison asks our guests some rapid-fire questions unrelated to their area of expertise. Today's episode is a compilation of all the great "bonus answers" they shared with us in the last six months. These five guests will share their best parenting advice, book and podcast and show recommendations, favorite meal they prepare at home, and the personal goal they are working towards this year. Links to the previous episodes referred to in this episode: 84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos 89. Ditching Mom Guilt, Setting Boundaries and Creating Balance with Stacey Olson 104. What Your Child's Preschool Teacher Wishes You Knew with Elizabeth Lane 105. What Your Child's Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco 109. The Role of Electrolytes in Reducing Pregnancy Fatigue with Elizabeth Newton 57. Celebrating Our First Anniversary 90. Our Guests Have Even More To Say Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

If you have a toddler or preschooler who has become a master at stalling before or during their bedtime routine, this episode is for you. Allison is sharing the benefits of using timers to help your child start and get through their bedtime routine. And even if you've tried timers in the past and didn't think they helped, we encourage you to listen. There are a couple mistakes that parents often make when using timers. With easy tweaks, you may find the timer is your friend after all. Some children really struggle when moving from one activity to another - transitions are hard! Timers can be a helpful tool during these transitions, even if your child has said they don't like the timer or has ignored the timer in the past. Three transitions where Allison finds timers to be particularly helpful are to help end dinner, to help with moving into the beginning of the bedtime routine, and to indicate when it's time to get out of a fun bath. Listen in as she walks you through her strategy with timers, the exact language to use with the timer during these three specific transitions, and what type of timers she feels work well with children. Allison mentions Episode 13. Helping Your Picky Eater with Alisha Grogan Allison mentions these timers: Two minute timer Three minute timer Five minute timer Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

So many sleep questions arise when parents think of traveling from the U.S. to Europe with young kids. What's the ideal time of day to fly? Do I let the kids sleep on the plane? What if they don't sleep well on the plane? How do we adjust to the new time zone? How do I manage sleep schedules so my kids are not overtired the whole trip? How do we fit in dinner at a restaurant and still make sure everyone gets the sleep they need? How to handle kids with different sleep needs on an international trip? The list goes on and on. In today's episode, Allison is sharing what she learned about managing her daughters' sleep on her two trips to Europe. The first was a trip to Italy when her girls were 4 and 6 years old and the second was to France when they were 8 and 10 years old. From the moment you book the flight, she's got you covered with her own personal experience and the guidance she shares with her clients. And if you want to hear more from Allison about her travels to France, check out her blog post about her family's recent trip to Paris. It includes packing tips with must-have items and her suggestions for things to do with kids in Paris. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Allison and our new coaches, Sophie and Ellen, share gift ideas for the holiday season. They're sharing suggestions for both the children and adults in your life, plus some items you may want to treat yourself to, as well! Allison mentions Episode 60. Sleep Products My Clients Loved in 2022 Details on the products mentioned in this episode: Wine glasses: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1147123827/personalized-virginia-wine-glasses https://www.etsy.com/listing/657176173/charlottesville-va-map-stemless-wine Souper Cubes: https://amzn.to/3SF1G49 Ice roller: https://amzn.to/3SGvEo7 Kickee Pants: https://amzn.to/49rsZ7T Light up letter: https://amzn.to/47c2MJ6 Light up sign: https://amzn.to/47odifH CrunchLabs: https://crunchlabs.pxf.io/6eROrm Slumberpod: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2394681&u=2489823&m=145410&urllink=&afftrack= and use discount code: SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH for 5% off The Nugget: https://nuggetcomfort.com/products/the-nugget-koala Joovy Ultralight Stand-On Double Stroller: https://amzn.to/3MHuMf5 Bilibo: https://amzn.to/40MxFBg LOVEVERY: ​https://lovevery.com Custom Birthday Book: https://store.nytimes.com/products/the-custom-birthday-book?variant=36729583816 Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Today, we're diving into a topic that many parents face - what happens when your child finds out the truth about Santa Claus. Allison is sharing how her daughter first posed questions about Santa, how she handled telling her the truth, and how they both dealt with the emotions. Allison mentions Episode 105. What Your Child's Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The holiday travel season is upon us. You may be preparing to take your family on a long car ride or be flying somewhere. Your travels may be taking you to stay with family or to stay in a hotel. Some children will be sleeping in their own room during these travels and some of you will need to roomshare. And on top of everything else, many will be traveling to different time zones. So today, Allison is sharing tips to help you with all of these different travel scenarios along with her advice on managing family expectations. Get 5% off a Slumberpod with Allison's affiliate code, SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH Allison's favorite travel white noise machine Allison mentions Episode 6. Managing Family Expectations Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Allison is joined by Elizabeth Newton, a registered dietician and prenatal nutrition specialist, to discuss tips for batting fatigue during pregnancy. Elizabeth has a true passion for optimizing women's energy and vitality during pregnancy with whole foods and holistic wellness. While fatigue during pregnancy is complex and can often stem from a combination of multiple factors, one of the first things Elizabeth recommends to pregnant women looking to increase their energy level is to optimize their electrolyte intake. Listen in to hear Elizabeth cover these topics and more: the importance of electrolytes during pregnancy and lactation which minerals are included under the electrolyte umbrella why salt is often misunderstood and the role it can play to improve your health during pregnancy, particularly with conditions such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes that all salt is not created equal and how to choose one that will help you meet your needs of trace minerals how to evaluate electrolyte powders and choose one that's right for you her own DIY electrolyte recipe Learn more about Elizabeth on her website or on Instagram Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Allison believes that toddler clocks (or toddler light systems) are the most valuable sleep tool you can use for a child over the age of 2 years old. She recommends every parent gift one to their child on their second birthday. In today's episode, however, she answers the question of whether toddler clocks can be helpful for children under 2. Allison mentions Episode 9. The Truth About Night Lights and Fear of the Dark Find out more about the Hatch Rest Find out more about Allison's on-demand workshop: How To Quickly Recover From A Sleep Regression (15-30 Months) Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

If you have a child who is 2 years old or younger, this episode is for you. Listen in to hear how much sleep Allison thinks is optimal for babies during their first two years. She is providing detailed advice for each developmental phase in the first two years. She explains the overall amount of sleep that is optimal for each phase, and breaks down how much should be allocated to naps and how much should be night sleep. Download her free guide to refer to as your baby grows and their sleep needs change. Get your copy of Allison free guide: Infant and Toddler Sleep: Ideal Hours By Age Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The dreaded fall time change is upon us again. In 2023, most of America will move their clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5th. But there's no need for concern. Allison has guided her community through this transition for years with great results. Her plan makes it a very quick and mostly painless process. Today she shares how you can help your child smoothly transition to the new time. She also discusses where we currently stand as it relates to the proposed end to switching the clocks twice per year (the Sunshine Protection Act). Click here for the free cheat sheet download Allison created for you Allison mentions episode 46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The transition to kindergarten is a big adjustment - both for children and their parents. If your family is going through this transition now, or if it's on the horizon for you, you'll surely learn a few things from Allison's conversation with Meg Franco, a Kindergarten teacher at Ivy Elementary in Charlottesville, VA. Meg has been teaching kindergarten for 22 years and strives to instill in her students a love of school and learning. Throughout this episode, she offers a glimpse inside a kindergarten classroom with plenty of anecdotes and tips. Allison and Meg touch on these topics: The importance of letting your child be independent and learn to solve problems for themselves Language to use when responding to a child who says they can't do things on their own Specific tasks you can teach your child at home that will help them be more successful in kindergarten Strategies for helping young children build and practice their fine motor skills How you can help your child build their social emotional and interpersonal skills Whether or not to encourage a child to say they are sorry and how to make an apology more effective for both parties Modeling to a child that it's ok to make mistakes and avoiding perfectionism and the anxiety that often follows Encouraging a spirit of lifelong learning The value of keeping a strong line of communication with your child's teacher Fostering a child's empathy and kindness Subtle mindset shifts parents can consider to improve their communication with this age group How to prepare a kindergartener to become a reader and a writer: what and how to read at home, ways to encourage letter recognition, learning to hold a pencil or crayon Meg and Allison mention this book - Have You Filled A Bucket Today? Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Whether you have a child already in preschool or one who will start preschool in the years to come, we know you'll learn something from this episode. Elizabeth Lane is a preschool teacher at St. Anne's-Belfield in Charlottesville, Virginia and she's discussing how best to prepare your child for success in preschool. Listen in to hear Allison and Elizabeth discuss these topics: Building Independence: Discover the tools you can provide to help your child thrive in a school environment and become more self-reliant. Home-Based Skills: Learn about the small but mighty skills you can nurture at home to ease your child's transition into preschool. Tearful Goodbyes: Navigate the challenges of drop-off time and handle both your child's and your own emotions with grace and understanding. Communication is Key: Explore effective language strategies to help your child cope if they struggle to say goodbye to a caregiver. Reluctant Mornings: Get tips on motivating a hesitant child in those early morning hours. Reading Readiness: Discover when your child is developmentally ready to embark on their reading journey and whether to focus on learning to read at home Allison refers to Episode 101. The Key to Smooth Morning Routines for the School Year Elizabeth mentions this book - Alphabreaths - the ABCs of Mindful Breathing Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive Allison's weekly email about the podcast and other fun topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

In this Sleep SOS episode, a listener asks how to help an eight year old who says she can't fall asleep on her own. Allison has the answer for this listener, plus some general guidelines for helping older kids get enough sleep. Two weeks ago, Allison asked her Instagram community to submit questions about their child's sleep. Jenna, a mom of an 8 year old girl, shared that her daughter struggles to fall asleep on her own. If Jenna or her husband stays in the room with her until she falls asleep, she often wakes as they leave and often becomes very agitated. In this episode, Allison provides Jenna with the steps she recommends they take to get sleep back on track, as well as language Jenna can use with her daughter to explain the changes they need to make. Plus, she offers general advice for parents with older kids who would like to improve their child's sleep as well. Learn more about Allison's Sleep Tweak consultation calls Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Help us reach more parents! Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps the algorithm put the podcast in front of more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you follow the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

What do you do when your child suddenly decides to stop napping? We've got the answer for you today in this Sleep SOS episode. Earlier this week, Allison asked her Instagram community to submit questions about their child's sleep. Jessica, a mom of a 4.5 year old boy, is questioning how to address the fact that her son suddenly dropped his nap. You may know from following Allison that the ideal transition away from napping is a gradual one. Jessica's question highlights one issue with that ideal situation - the fact that the closer your child gets to 5 years old, the higher the chance that they may suddenly drop their nap and not go through the preferred gradual drop. In this episode, Allison provides her personalized suggestions for Jessica, and addresses how you too can handle this if you're faced with a similar situation. Allison refers to Episode 64. Nap, Rest Time or Drop the Nap? Let's Discuss. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Help us reach more parents! Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps the algorithm put the podcast in front of more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you follow the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

If you have a child going to daycare, preschool or elementary school and your mornings are stressful, this episode is for you. Allison is providing solutions to some of the most common issues that families struggle with in the mornings. She's walking you through how her family prepares for smooth mornings, and what things to consider as you develop the plan for your own family. A consistent morning routine will help set your entire family up for a productive day. Allison refers to Episode 91. A Simple Bedtime Routine That Takes 30 Minutes Or Less Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Help us reach more parents! Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps the algorithm put the podcast in front of more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Join Allison in celebrating her 100th episode as she shares what inspired her to become a certified sleep coach in order to help other parents with their children's sleep. Starting her own business was quite a shift from her previous professional positions. In this episode, she's sharing her personal backstory and thanking you for allowing her to be part of your parenting journey. Allison refers to Episode 29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Every baby (and adult!) has a different level of natural sleep talent. Understanding where your baby falls on that spectrum of sleep ability is crucial to helping them become a great sleeper. In today's episode, Allison is explaining the vast extremes of sleep ability to help you think about sleep a little bit differently. Every baby's path to becoming a great sleeper is going to be unique. But it's never too late to help your child (or yourself) learn to sleep well. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Are you wondering if your kindergartner needs more sleep? In this episode, you'll learn how much sleep is ideal for 5-6 year olds and how to spot the signs that your kindergartner would benefit from more sleep. Allison will offer solutions for making sure your child gets the sleep they need to be ready for the big adjustment to kindergarten. Click here for information about the September 2023 session of Allison's Your Preschool Sleep Champion program Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Bringing a new baby into the home is a big adjustment for everyone in the family, including older siblings. Suddenly your toddler isn't the baby of the family and this new baby needs a lot of attention. This can result in a lot of big feelings and can also trigger a sleep regression. In this episode, Allison is providing tips for keeping sleep on track for your toddler when you're going to be welcoming a new baby. Click here for information about the September 2023 session of Allison's Your Preschool Sleep Champion program Allison mentions these previous episodes: 29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story 26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition Access Allison's workshops with these links: How To Quickly Recover From A Sleep Regression How To Prepare Your Child For A Smooth Crib To Bed Transition Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

This episode is the third in our three-part Summer Pediatrician Series with Dr. Stephanie Grice. In this episode, Allison and Dr. Grice are discussing how to evaluate when your sick or injured child needs to be seen by a doctor. Dr. Grice shares what symptoms warrant a visit to the doctor, how to decipher whether your child has a virus, what injuries should be seen by a doctor right away, the role of the triage professional and how to advocate for your child. They also discuss fevers – their role in fighting illness, when to treat with medication at home, and the risk of dehydration from fever. They even touch on the science of febrile seizures and how your family can cope with them. Allison mentioned: Episode 43. Every Breastfeeding & Feeding Journey is Unique with Dr. Stephanie Grice Episode 87. Making The Most of Your Child's Well Visit With Dr. Stephanie Grice - Summer Pediatrician Series #1 Episode 92. Understanding the Growth Chart with Dr. Stephanie Grice - Summer Pediatrician Series #2 Connect with Dr. Grice on Instagram or her website Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Parents often report to Allison that their child naps really well on a cot or mat at daycare and they are wondering if that is an indication that their child is ready for a big kid or toddler bed. Today, Allison is providing an answer to that dilemma. If your child naps well on a cot or mat at daycare, does that mean they will do well sleeping on a big kid bed at home? Click here for information about Allison's workshop, How To Prepare Your Child For A Smooth Crib To Bed Transition Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Allison is often asked about the ideal age to introduce a pillow and blanket to a toddler. In today's episode, she's sharing her thoughts on timing, as well as three tips to help as you make the transition. Links Allison mentions in the episode: Episode 46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock Episode 76. Q&A - When should I stop putting my child in a sleep sack? Little Sleepy Head Toddler Pillow KicKee Pants Toddler Blanket Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

The idea of removing toxins from your home can be overwhelming. When Allison got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease a few years ago, she set out to make some changes in her life to improve her overall health. She focused on three areas - her diet, physical strength and environment. Today, she's sharing the five ways she addressed reducing the toxins in her home environment. Links Allison mentions in the episode: Episode 48. 5 Things That Improved When I Dropped Gluten Episode 17. How I Found A Fitness Routine That Stuck French Press Purity Coffee Purity Coffee: Flow Purity Coffee: Calm Thrive Market Discount Code ILIA Beauty Discount Code Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

This episode is the second in our three-part Summer Pediatrician Series with Dr. Stephanie Grice. In this episode, Allison and Dr. Grice are discussing the growth charts pediatricians use to track a child's growth. The way a child "scores" on the growth chart can often cause anxiety for parents. Dr. Grice addresses this concern and explains why your child's placement on the growth chart isn't nearly as important as their overall growth trajectory. She also shares how the chart can help providers assess if a child is maintaining a healthy weight for their height and when it's appropriate to stop night feedings with infants. Allison mentioned: Episode 43. Every Breastfeeding & Feeding Journey is Unique with Dr. Stephanie Grice Episode 87. Making The Most of Your Child's Well Visit With Dr. Stephanie Grice - Summer Pediatrician Series #1 Connect with Dr. Grice on Instagram or her website Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube

Consistent bedtime routines are a key component to healthy sleep habits. Allison believes that bedtime routines should be short and sweet, completed in 30 minutes or less. In this episode, she's detailing the steps of her ideal bedtime routine. This is a routine you can implement with your infant, and then follow as your child grows into a toddler, preschooler and then early elementary age child. There are only minor shifts to make as your child grows, and Allison outlines these in this episode as well. Allison mentions these previous episodes: 1. My Case for an Early Bedtime 65. Drowsy But Awake - What You Need to Know 67. Drowsy But Awake - Troubleshooting 76. Q&A - When should I stop putting my child in a sleep sack? 85. The Benefits of Incorporating a Song Into Your Baby's Bedtime Routine Click here for information about Allison's Get Your Evenings Back Preschool Sleep Workshop Click here to watch or listen on YouTube Want to hear more from Allison? Provide your email address here to receive an email from her each week previewing her new episode. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps Allison support more parents. Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the podcast, and select "Write a Review." And if you're a Spotify listener, you can now leave reviews on Spotify by clicking here. Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won't miss any episodes! Connect with Allison: Instagram Facebook Website YouTube