How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

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 interviews referred to in this episode: 57. Celebrating Our First Anniversary 66. Hitting the Rolling Milestone with Dr. Kristi Hammerle 70. Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Danielle Bailey 72. Cultivating Adult Friendships with Amanda Sovik-Johnston 73. A Conversation with My Best Friend with Laura Pflum 78. Infertility and IVF - How To Care For Yourself with Michelle Streeter 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 joined by Stacey Olson, a Leadership and Positive Psychology Certified Coach, for an in-depth conversation about topics we know many parents struggle with – mom guilt, setting boundaries and creating balance in the many areas of our lives. Request your copy of Stacey's resource Learn more about Stacey: Website LinkedIn Instagram 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

In today's episode, Allison is answering a question that parents of newborns often ask her – should you wake your baby to feed them during the night? There is no one right answer to this question, but if your goal is to help your baby naturally learn how to sleep for longer stretches at night, check this episode out! Check out Allison's free class - 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborn's Sleep Allison mentioned Episode 10. Why I Don't Recommend a Dream Feed After 12 Weeks 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 begins our three-part Summer Pediatrician Series with Dr. Stephanie Grice. In this episode, Allison and Dr. Grice are discussing well child visits. They cover how you can prepare for these important visits when your child is an infant or toddler, and then as they grow into a preschooler and an early elementary age child and beyond. Dr. Grice shares how much time is typically allotted for these visits, and what items are on the provider's checklist to cover in that time. Allison was able to ask Dr. Grice about many aspects of the well visits: dealing with a child's anxiety or fear of going to the doctor (or receiving shots), what questions are best covered in a well visit and which ones need a separate appointment, how to deal with a sibling that tags along for the appointment, whether it's important to consistently see the same provider, and so much more. Allison mentioned Episode 43. Every Breastfeeding & Feeding Journey is Unique with Dr. Stephanie Grice 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

In the early weeks you're trying to figure out swaddling, and then you start to wonder when you should stop swaddling and how the heck you're going to do that. After you figure out which swaddle works best for your baby, it can be a lifesaver in the sleep department, particularly if you have a baby with a strong moro startle reflex. As soon as you start to see the positive effects of using the swaddle, you may find yourself starting to worry about how your baby will ever sleep without being swaddled. In today's episode, Allison is sharing her thoughts on the ideal time to transition out of the swaddle, and ways you can help your baby through this transition. Check out Allison's free class - 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborns' Sleep Allison mentioned Episode 76. Q&A - When should I stop putting my child in a sleep sack? Learn more about the Zipadee-Zip 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

It's widely believed that a consistent bedtime routine is important. Today, Allison wants to highlight one particular step in your child's routine that she believes to be particularly worth your attention – the bedtime song. In this episode, she's explaining the many benefits to ending your child's bedtime and naptime routine with a simple song. Allison mentioned Episode 26. 5 Myths About the 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

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Regular listeners know how much importance Allison places on maternal wellness. Today, we are looking at maternal wellness from yet another angle. For this episode, Allison is joined by Kayce Hodos, a maternal mental health therapist and coach. Allison and Kayce are discussing proactive steps you can take to support a new mom's mental health during her pregnancy and after the baby is born. They discuss why a new mom's mental health is just as important as her physical health, what can be done during pregnancy to prepare for a mentally healthy postpartum, the many ways new parents can find support, the role a partner can play, how to enlist friends and family to help in ways that suit the new mom the best, and much more. Resources for maternal mental health: Postpartum.net National maternal mental health hotline: Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS or visit the website Find Kayce on Instagram or on her website Listen to previous episodes mentioned: Episode 29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story Episode 30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis Episode 31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez Episode 32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy Episode 82. A Husband's Perspective on the Postpartum Journey Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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

Most parents want to have a child who is flexible when it comes to their sleep. And children can really vary as to how well they can handle flexibility in their sleep schedule and where they sleep. While Allison doesn't think you can determine where your child naturally falls on the sleep flexibility scale, she does believe that there are things you can do to maximize your child's sleep flexibility. Today, she's walking you through three things that will help you both determine how flexible your child is and maximize that flexibility. Listen to Episode 79. The Freedom of a Consistent Sleep Schedule Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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

Last May, in recognition of Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, we shared several very personal stories of postpartum anxiety and depression across four episodes of How Long 'Til Bedtime. As we discussed then, it is believed that 1 in 5 new moms experience some level of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. And when a new mom experiences postpartum anxiety or depression, her partner is 50% more likely to also experience anxiety or depression. So this year, as a follow up, we wanted to share a slightly different perspective on this very important topic. We have three men chiming in for today's episode. Mike Vasquez and Todd Kennedy are married to women who shared their postpartum struggles with us in those episodes last May. And Alex Grant is the husband of a member of Allison's Sleep Tight community. Allison asked Mike, Todd and Alex some questions about their own personal adjustment to parenthood and their experience of having a partner struggle with postpartum anxiety or depression. Listen to previous episodes mentioned: Episode 15. How Newborn Moms Can Get 4-5 Hours of Sleep Episode 29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story Episode 30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis Episode 31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez Episode 32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy 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 do any research into how much sleep your toddler or preschooler needs, you'll likely find a range of about 10-14 hours for children ages 2 to 5 years old. That's a really big range. And each child's sleep needs are different. How do you know how much sleep YOUR child needs? And how much of it should be nighttime sleep versus daytime naps? Allison has learned quite a bit on this topic over the almost 7 years she's been doing one on one coaching with families. She's putting her experience from working with hundreds of young children to work for you today. In this episode, Allison is sharing the indicators you can watch for to determine how much sleep is ideal for your child. She's covering how making sure your child is getting enough sleep can often help them reach developmental milestones. She'll also share advice on how to get your child more sleep if you find out they aren't getting enough. Listen to Episode 1. My Case for an Early Bedtime Link to May sleep coaching program and sessions with Allison: https://www.allisonegidi.com/ypsc Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

The thought of breaking a child's thumb or finger sucking habit causes a lot of stress for many parents Allison works with. Today, she is sharing the approach she encourages all of her clients to take. Spoiler alert: having a plan and preparing your child are crucial. Listen in to hear the strategy and language to use with your child in anticipation of the transition and as you're moving through it. Listen to Episode 20. Breaking Up With The Pacifier Allison used this nail polish Link to May sleep coaching program and sessions with Allison: https://www.allisonegidi.com/ypsc Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Today, Allison is making her case for a consistent nap and sleep schedule for your baby or child. Allison knows that many parents initially resist the idea of putting their baby on a schedule, and often set out as new parents with the goal of being flexible and continuing the "go with the flow" lifestyle they led before becoming parents. She was one of those parents, too – initially. But through her own experience with her first daughter, she learned that there is actually a lot of freedom in the predictability of a schedule. In this episode she explains why that is the case, and urges listeners to consider how some consistency could benefit your family as well. Check out Episode 29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story Learn more about working with Allison. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In today's episode, Allison has a conversation with Michelle Streeter, an infertility and IVF support coach and founder of thrIVF. Michelle opens up about her own experience with infertility and IVF and offers suggestions for how women can cope with the challenges that often come up along the way. Caring for yourself as you go through this process is paramount and Michelle offers advice on finding joy and the support you need. They also discuss how Michelle's husband handled their fertility struggle, and what resources are available for men during this journey. Learn more about Michelle: Website or Instagram Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Providing a consistent sleep environment for your child is important. Two parents living together and parenting as a couple often find it difficult to stay on the same page when it comes to sleep. Obviously, things can be even more challenging when you are co-parenting with a parent who lives in a different home. In today's episode, Allison is sharing strategies for helping your child maintain healthy sleep habits as they shift back and forth between two homes. Check out Episode 1. My Case for an Early Bedtime Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Sleep sacks are safe, wearable blankets. Allison often recommends them to her clients, but likely not for the reason most people would suspect. She believes they play a very important role in keeping our toddlers in the crib as long as possible. In this episode, Allison answers the question of how long she recommends parents continue to put their children in sleep sacks. Check out Episode 26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition Allison mentions: Kyte Sleep Sack Woolino Sleep Sack Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

We know busy parents love to try products that come highly recommended from people in their lives. From time-to-time Allison creates an episode highlighting her favorite products. Today, Allison shares 5 products she's currently loving. You can use these links to check out these products: Laundry Bar Laundry Brush Book: Summer Island Makeup Spatula Over The Sink Drying Rack Souper Cubes Explore Allison's previous 5 recommendations in Episode 39 Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Managing bedtimes and midday nap times when a toddler and a baby share a room can be very tricky. And making sure each child gets the sleep they need can be a real challenge. In today's episode, Allison is offering suggestions for preparing your toddler and baby to share a room, and tips for solving the challenges that often come up along the way. Allison mentions: Episode 46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock Dohm white noise Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

This week, Allison is continuing her focus on adult friendships with a conversation with her life-long best friend, Laura Pflum. Allison and Laura share how they've maintained their friendship through the many changes they've gone through in their lives, and while living far from each other. They discuss how friends can be very different from each other, and how those differences may actually strengthen the bonds between friends and enrich you as an individual. Laura opens up about being vulnerable in order to make new friends in her local area, and the steps she has taken to turn acquaintances into true, close friends. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Today's episode is focused on adult friendships. Allison is joined by Amanda Sovik-Johnston, a clinical psychologist and the host of the Active & Connected Families podcast. Allison and Amanda discuss the challenges of making new friends as an adult, and the three conditions that must be present for new friendships to develop. They touch on how friendships change and evolve over the seasons of life, and offer tips for nurturing the friendships that matter to you most. Amanda mentions these resources: Virginia Family Therapy Psychology Today Find Amanda on Instagram Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Did you know that the aches and pains widely referred to as "growing pains" really have nothing to do with growing at all. These common pains, however, can really mess with your child's sleep. In today's episode, Allison is sharing what we know about these pains and two proactive strategies you can use with your child to help them avoid these nighttime pains. Plus, she'll discuss tips for helping your child find relief if these pains are already an issue. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In today's episode, Allison is joined by Dr. Danielle Bailey, a pelvic floor physical therapist. They discuss many aspects of the pelvic floor and how it can be affected by pregnancy and giving birth. Dr. Bailey provides a clear explanation of the anatomy and function of the pelvis and pelvic floor and shares the many symptoms a woman may experience and when a pelvic floor physical therapist could help. Allison and Dr. Bailey discuss incontinence or leakage of urine or stool, urgency or frequency of going to the restroom, pain during intercourse, constipation or diarrhea, joint discomfort, diastasis recti (abdominal muscles separating), or pain in the hip, back or tailbone. Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect all women, regardless of age, whether they have even been pregnant or not, or whether they've delivered a baby vaginally or via c-section. Allison asks Dr. Bailey what symptoms warrant a visit to a physical therapist, what to expect during the first visit, whether it's ever too late to seek help, whether Kegel exercises are still being recommended to women, and even her thoughts on the Squatty Potty. Dr. Bailey shares why she feels it's very important for women to be proactive when it comes to the function of their pelvic floor, how she customizes treatment for each woman's personal situation and offers details on the solutions and strategies she uses with her patients for some of the most common issues women face. Follow Dr. Bailey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/360_healthcoach/ Check out Dr. Bailey's website: https://360hws.com/ Dr. Bailey recommends these websites for more information: www.apta.org www.pelvicguru.com Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

How closely linked are teething and sleep? This week on How Long 'Til Bedtime, we tried something new. We're calling this episode style Sleep SOS and if you like it, we can start incorporating more of these. Earlier this week, Allison asked her Instagram community to submit questions about their child's sleep. Amy, a mom of a 9 month old boy, had a question about teething and what role it might be playing with her son's struggle to transition down to two naps. Allison shares her thoughts on teething and sleep and her personalized suggestions for Amy. Click here for the Teething Timetable Allison referenced. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

How can I help my child sleep better at daycare? This is the question Allison hears from parents daily. Daycare sleep can be tricky, even for babies who sleep well at home. But, there are a few things that can really help improve a child's daycare sleep. Whether your child hasn't yet started daycare or has started and is struggling, take a listen to this episode because Allison is sharing 5 important tips for helping your child sleep better at daycare. Allison refers to these episodes: My Case for an Early Bedtime Drowsy But Awake - What You Need to Know Drowsy But Awake - Troubleshooting Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In episode 65, Allison discussed the importance of teaching your baby to fall asleep independently by practicing putting them down drowsy but awake. In today's episode, she's circling back on this concept to troubleshoot a bit and provide solutions to the number problem parents encounter when they begin working on this with their baby - their baby "wakes up" or cries the moment they are put in the crib. Allison mentions episode 65. Drowsy But Awake - What You Need to Know Learn more about Allison's Have Baby Need Sleep program From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place. Want more from Allison? Sign up here to get her weekly email with podcast updates and other helpful parenting topics. Give your child the gift of better sleep. Allison's free, age-specific guides show you exactly how many hours of rest kids need to grow, learn, and thrive—no matter their age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Your rating and review help Allison reach and support more parents. On Apple Podcasts: Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the show, and tap "Write a Review." On Spotify: Click here to leave a rating or review. Don't miss an episode—subscribe so you're always up to date! Connect with Allison: Instagram | Facebook | Website | YouTube

As babies learn to roll it often has a significant impact on sleep. Sometimes it's a positive impact and sometimes it's a negative impact. Over the last year, Allison has had more and more families come to her with 6 and 7 month old babies who are not yet rolling and it has increased her interest in learning more about this big milestone. So today, she's joined by Dr. Kristi Hammerle of Year One Wellness. Dr. Hammerle is a pediatric physical therapist focused on the first year of life. They discuss when parents can expect a baby to be rolling, reasons a baby may be a late roller, whether it matters if your baby rolls belly to back or back to belly first, exercises you can do with your baby to strengthen the muscles needed for rolling, tips for making tummy time more enjoyable for baby, reasons why babies may need some help with this skill, how parents can find help if they think their baby needs to see a specialist in this area, and so much more. Links to find out more about Dr. Hammerle: Website: https://www.yearonewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearonewellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yearonewellness Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Drowsy but awake is a key piece to the puzzle when you are trying to teach your new baby to sleep for longer stretches at night or working on lengthening naps. But this is easier said than done, right? What does "drowsy but awake" even mean? Many parents tell Allison that they aren't sure what it actually means, when to start, or how to make it work in real life. In this episode of How Long 'Til Bedtime?, Allison breaks down the concept of drowsy but awake in a simple, practical way so parents can start building healthy sleep habits from the very beginning. She explains why learning to fall asleep independently is such an important skill for babies, how sleep associations develop, and why the early weeks are the perfect time to start practicing. Most importantly, Allison walks parents through exactly how to introduce drowsy but awake step by step, without pressure, perfection, or tears. If your baby currently feeds or rocks to sleep, or you're hoping to encourage longer stretches of nighttime sleep and more predictable naps, this episode will help you understand how to start building those skills gently and confidently. In this episode, you'll learn: What "drowsy but awake" actually means Why falling asleep in the crib matters for longer sleep stretches When to start practicing drowsy but awake (and when not to stress yet) The ideal window for building healthy sleep associations How to introduce drowsy but awake gradually What to do if your baby cries when placed in the crib Why consistency matters more than perfection How independent sleep skills develop over time Learn more about Allison's Have Baby Need Sleep program Click here to watch or listen on YouTube From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place. Want more from Allison? Sign up here to get her weekly email with podcast updates and other helpful parenting topics. Give your child the gift of better sleep. Allison's free, age-specific guides show you exactly how many hours of rest kids need to grow, learn, and thrive—no matter their age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Your rating and review help Allison reach and support more parents. On Apple Podcasts: Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the show, and tap "Write a Review." On Spotify: Click here to leave a rating or review. Don't miss an episode—subscribe so you're always up to date! Connect with Allison: Instagram | Facebook | Website | YouTube

Naps during the toddler and preschool years are complicated. If your child is 2 years old or older and is struggling with bedtime, night wakings or early morning wakings, chances are that someone has recommended that you drop their nap. So is that the best answer? That's what Allison is talking about in today's episode. She's covering why she believes most kids under 3.5 years old can benefit from a nap, what research has shown about kids who continue napping, why dropping the nap should be a gradual process, and how to tell if your child would benefit from keeping the nap or just adding more night sleep. She also covers some of the challenges parents face when it comes to navigating naps at schools and daycares. Click here for more information about our January sleep coaching program and sessions with Allison: https://www.allisonegidi.com/ypsc Click here to watch or listen to this episode on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In early elementary school, Allison's daughter, Addison, faced some challenges as she struggled to learn to read. Thankfully, the story for Addison has a happy ending. She is now a skilled and avid reader. But, Addison's journey helped Allison uncover a problem with the reading curriculum that exists in many of our nation's schools. Allison found a tremendous resource that helped her understand this issue better. In today's episode, she's sharing the details of Addison's personal journey to learn to read, as well as the resource you too can use if your child is having similar struggles. Listen to Sold a Story: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ Click here to watch or listen to this episode on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Allison and her family started a new tradition last year that set the stage for everyone to dream in a way that can impact their day-to-day lives. They took time as a family to come up with a list of their dreams for 2022. Little glimpses of how they were all striving to make these dreams a reality kept popping up throughout the year. In today's episode, Allison will share why teaching her kids to dream is important to her. She'll talk about how they developed their "dream sheet", tell you a bit about what each of her girls brought to the list, and share how they are going to continue this practice as they ring in 2023. Allison mentions Episode 27. Nightmares and Night Terrors - What You Need to Know Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In today's episode, Allison is reviewing her progress towards reaching the goals she set for herself at the beginning of the year (spoiler alert – everything didn't go as planned!). She's checking in on herself and sharing how she did with her system of quarterly check-ins and building the practices she wants to establish in her life. Plus, she shares her plans for habits she wants to go after in 2023. Listen to Episode 12. New Year Habits Click here to watch or listen to this episode on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Allison shares six sleep products that she and her clients have been loving the most in 2022. Listen to Episode 22. 4 Tips for Navigating Sleep When Your Child is Sick Listen to Episode 26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition Listen to Episode 46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock SlumberPod discount code is SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH and the link to apply the discount code is: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2394681&u=2489823&m=145410&urllink=&afftrack= Click here to see the Lotus Click here to see the NozeBot Click here to see the Kyte sleep sack Hatch: Click here to see the two versions of Hatch on their website. Click here to see the less expensive version on Amazon. Click here to see the more expensive version on Amazon. Solly discount code is SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH10 and the link to apply the discount code is: https://glnk.io/3vpo1/sleepandwellnesscoach Click here to watch or listen to this episode on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Many of us deal with food allergies or dietary restrictions in our everyday routines. This can be overwhelming at times, but when you add in travel or holiday dining and parties, managing our food choices can be much trickier. Today, Allison shares how she stays gluten free over the holiday season. She touches on how she makes sure she has the correct food for herself no matter if she's staying at someone else's home or eating at someone else's table, and how she prepares for parties and travel. Listen to: Episode 42. How I Got Diagnosed With Hashimotos Episode 48. 5 Things That Improved When I Dropped Gluten Click here to watch or listen to this episode on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

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. Save $20 off a Slumberpod with Allison's affiliate code, SLEEPANDWELLNESS$20 Allison's favorite travel white noise machine Listen to Episode 6. Managing Family Expectations Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

We recently marked the one year anniversary of How Long 'Til Bedtime. Cue the confetti! Thank you all for listening in and coming along this journey with us. Stay tuned for many more practical solutions as we head into our second year. Throughout our first year, we invited many guests to share their expertise with us. After each interview, Allison asked each of them 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. Our twelve guests will share their best parenting advice, book and podcast recommendations, and advice on how parents can take good care of themselves. Links to all our guest interviews from our first year: Helping Your Picky Eater with Alisha Grogan Orthodontics Can Improve More Than Just Your Smile with Dr. Andrew Glassick Baby Gifts and Registries with Ashley Sharp Choosing a Sunscreen with Bev Sidders How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy Exploring Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Jo Cronly Taking the Stress Out of Family Photos with Leah O'Connell Parenting Anxious Toddlers and Preschoolers with Natasha Daniels Every Breastfeeding & Feeding Journey is Unique with Dr. Stephanie Grice 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Allison is addressing the two most common questions and concerns she hears from families after the fall time change. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Happy Halloween! Today, Allison shares her approach to Halloween and sleep around this unique day. If your child is nervous, worried or scared before or after Halloween, there are four things you can do to help you get your child's sleep back on track quickly and avoid a sleep regression. Listen in to hear Allison walk you through all four. Listen to episode 53. Conquering Nighttime Fears and Nightmares with Addison Egidi For information about Allison's personal consultations, visit www.sleepandwellnesscoach.com 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

The dreaded fall time change is upon us again. 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 and avoid getting stuck with crazy early wakings. 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 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Today, Allison has a very sweet and informative conversation with her 9 year old daughter, Addison. Good sleep doesn't come easily to Addison. She's prone to worrying at bedtime and to having nightmares. Sensitive children like Addison are the children most likely to have a sleep regression triggered by Halloween. So, Allison is talking with Addison about ways to help your child stay on track even if they are exposed to something that could trigger nighttime fears or nightmares during this spooky season. Addison is wise beyond her years and you're really going to enjoy hearing her take on sleep. This episode will be one to share with your own children. Click here to listen to episode 16. Helping Your Child Identify As a Good Sleeper with Ainsley Egidi Click here for more information about Your Preschool Sleep Champion 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In today's episode, Allison has a fascinating discussion with Dr. Andrew Glassick, an orthodontist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Glassick developed a real passion for understanding how orthodontics can improve children's health and sleep after an experience with his daughter prompted him to learn more about how the structure of the face and mouth can play a major role in our sleep and overall health. They discuss many topics that are of interest to parents: when a tongue tie release would be appropriate, the role of myofunctional therapy before and after those procedures, what impact pacifiers and thumb-sucking have our on child's facial structure, how orthodontic intervention can help children who deal with sleep apnea, bedwetting and even ADHD, and much more. Dr. Glassick shares the ideal time to have your child seen by an orthodontist, what those visits will look like, and how parents can best advocate for their children in this area. We guarantee you are going to learn something new from this episode. Find out more about Dr. Soroush Zaghi at https://www.zaghimd.com/ Contact Dr. Glassick at https://cvillebraces.com/ or by emailing [email protected] Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Today, Allison is responding to several listeners who have asked for advice on how to trust a babysitter to put their child to bed. Once you have bedtime running smoothly, it can be hard to imagine putting that in jeopardy just to have a night out. But, with the right preparation, a night with a babysitter does not have to take your sleep routine off track. In this episode, Allison is outlining things you can do to set both your child and sitter up for success. She'll also share some common mistakes she hears about from her clients that can easily be avoided. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Allison works with many families who have grandparents taking a very active role in childcare. Having family members help to take care of children brings so many benefits, but it can also provide some challenges. Some parents find it difficult to convince grandparents to follow their child's sleep plan and schedule. Today, Allison shares some of the reasons why this can be a sticking point for grandparents and offers solutions for getting everyone on the same page. Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Today, Allison talks with Leah O'Connell, a family photographer in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discuss how to de-stress a family photo session. There are many great nuggets of advice in this episode, with a lot of laughs sprinkled in, too! Leah advises Allison on: how to choose outfits for your family to wear how to choose the location, season and time of day for your session why your home is a great location for family photos tips for including your pets in your photos how to achieve natural looking candid shots easy approaches for kids who have a hard time smiling authentically in photos the importance of working with your partner to choose the right photographer and to set an expectation for the session the ideal length of a family session and much more Links to the blog posts Leah mentions: https://lofirefly.com/family-photo-location-ideas-in-charlottesville/ https://lofirefly.com/tips-for-family-photos-with-your-dog/ Free style guide - 5 steps to simplify your family photo outfits: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/631f8332e7f6956350b439ab Find Leah at www.lofirefly.com or on Instagram @fireflyphoto_leah Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Allison shared that she's been diagnosed with Hashimotos disease in episode 42. As a result of her research on how to improve her thyroid condition, she learned that gluten is the number one irritant for people with thyroid issues and Hashimotos. Once she started eliminating gluten in her life, it didn't take long for her to realize she would never eat gluten again. Today she shares 5 things that improved within 30 days of dropping gluten. Other episodes Allison references: 42. How I Got Diagnosed With Hashimotos 17. How I Found A Fitness Routine That Stuck 25. Top 5 Ways I Ensure I Get A Good Night Sleep Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Today, Allison shares why and how she removed screens from her house during the work and school week… and the impact that decision has had. While she strongly recommends that kids have no screens from dinner to bedtime for sleep reasons, she also suggests you might try out this plan for setting a boundary if you are still struggling with screens. She thinks your family dynamic may also shift in a positive way! Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Allison considers toddler clocks the most valuable sleep tool a parent can use for children over the age of 2 years old. Today she shares the one key to ensuring one of these little clocks or lights will become your best parenting hack. Whether you haven't yet introduced a clock or light system or you previously tried and it wasn't effective, this episode is for you! Enrollment in the September 2022 session of Allison's preschool sleep program with extra support has closed, but you can still enroll in the program here. Allison recommends these products: Newest Hatch with Alexa Original Hatch without Alexa Allison mentioned these previous podcast episodes: 26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition 9. The Truth About Night Lights and Fear of the Dark Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Parents are often anxious about cutting out snacks or milk before bedtime. In today's episode, Allison shares how bedtime snacks often link to your child's behavior at dinner and the best way to cut them out with limited drama. She gives you a plan to smoothly remove the bedtime snacks and milk from your child's routine. She finds that most families can make this change within three nights of sticking to her plan. Links to the visual timers Allison recommends: 5 Minute Timer 3 Minute Timer 2 Minute Timer Listen to Episode 13: Helping Your Picky Eater with Alisha Grogan Click here to get notified with the September preschool sleep coaching opens Click here to watch or listen to this episode on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Whether you're preparing to send your child back to school or you're already in the throes of the new school year, this episode will help you think about optimal sleep as it relates to school performance. Allison will walk you through how to figure out how much sleep your child needs and how to adjust their schedule if it needs some tweaking after a more relaxed summer. Click here for information on the September preschool coaching group Sleep Duration and Kindergarten Adjustment article Click to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

In today's episode, Allison has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Stephanie Grice, a beloved pediatrician in Charlottesville, Virginia. Allison set out to interview Dr. Grice about the issues families face as they learn to feed their baby, but as they got talking, the conversation ended up more like a chat over coffee than a formal interview. We invite you to listen in as they discuss some of the challenges families face when trying to breastfeed, some of the options available if breastfeeding doesn't go as planned, whether probiotics for babies are a good idea, how to help babies with reflux, how best to approach your pediatrician with feeding concerns, how best to support a new mom in your life, and so much more. If you've ever wished you could just pick your pediatrician's brain, this is the episode for you. Connect with Dr. Grice on Instagram Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

Did you know that nearly 20 million people suffer from thyroid disease and up to 60% are unaware of it? Or that women are 5-8 times more likely to have thyroid disease? In 2020, Allison learned that she had hypothyroidism, caused by an autoimmune disease called Hashimotos. A routine physical was the beginning of an ongoing health journey for her. She gets lots of questions about her Hashimotos, so in today's episode she breaks it all down for her listeners. Click here for more information on Dr. Mark Hyman's podcast, The Doctor's Farmacy Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach

August is National Breastfeeding Month. In the coming weeks, Allison will have conversations with experts on both breastfeeding and formula feeding. Today, she is sharing her own personal feeding journey. Things didn't go as she planned with either of her two daughters. This is a candid walk through how she fed her daughters and how she felt along the way. Allison hopes her story helps other new moms who are facing the same challenges feel less alone. Allison mentions Episode 29: My Postpartum Anxiety Story Click here for more info about Allison's Have Baby, Need Sleep Community Click here to watch or listen on YouTube 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 us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sleepandwellnesscoach Connect with us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/SleepandWellnessCoach