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188. Day/Night Confusion in Newborns: How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better

Release Date: 05/19/2025

204. Fall Reset Routine: Morning Habits, Sleep Upgrades, and Simple Wellness Swaps

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Labor Day has passed, the kids are back in school, and it’s the perfect time for a fall reset routine. After a summer of looser schedules, many parents and caregivers find themselves craving structure, healthy habits, and simple wellness swaps that create a greater sense of balance. In this episode of How Long ’Til Bedtime?, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi shares her personal fall reset habit shifts—from creating a consistent morning routine and prioritizing protein before coffee, to daily movement, improved sleep habits, and a renewed focus on whole-food meals (and remaining on a...

203. Look for the Helpers: Finding Healing in Kindness and Community

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When life turns upside down, helpers appear. In this heartfelt episode, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi shares a deeply personal story following a tragedy in her own neighborhood. Amid loss and devastation, she reflects on the healing power of helpers—the neighbors, friends, and community members who show up with compassion and kindness in times of need. Allison explores: Why witnessing kindness is profoundly healing in the face of hardship How being a helper can ease feelings of helplessness and guilt The importance—and courage—of accepting help when you need it most ...

202. [ENCORE] The Key to Smooth Morning Routines for the School Year

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Mornings can set the tone for the entire day—especially during the school year. If you’ve ever felt frazzled trying to get your kids out the door, this episode is for you. Allison shares her tried-and-true strategies for creating a smooth, stress-free morning routine, whether you’re sending your child to daycare, preschool, or elementary school. From the three simple things she preps the night before, to dividing responsibilities with her spouse, to avoiding the most common morning time-waster, you’ll learn practical tips you can start using tomorrow. You’ll hear: Why a good...

201. [ENCORE] What Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco

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Kindergarten is a major milestone—for both kids and parents. So how can you best support your child’s transition and set them up to thrive, not just academically, but emotionally and socially? In this encore episode, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi is joined by veteran kindergarten teacher Meg Franco for a warm and insightful conversation about what families can do before and during the school year to make the leap to kindergarten smoother for everyone. From managing separation anxiety to knowing what skills really matter on day one (hint: it's not reading!), this episode is full of...

200. [ENCORE] What Your Child’s Preschool Teacher Wishes You Knew with Elizabeth Lane

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Sending your child off to preschool can be exciting—and emotional. But how can you really prepare your child (and yourself) for that big transition? In this encore episode, Allison sits down with preschool teacher Elizabeth Lane to talk about everything she wishes parents knew before the first day of school. From fostering independence to navigating drop-off emotions to the real role parents play in early literacy, this conversation is full of practical, reassuring guidance you won’t want to miss. Whether your child is heading to preschool this fall or you’re just curious about what to...

199. [ENCORE] Back to School Sleep Tips: Elementary Schoolers

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As the new school year approaches, it’s time to bring structure back to our children’s sleep schedules. In this second installment of Allison's back-to-school sleep series, we focus on elementary-aged children—a group especially impacted by the transition from summer to school routines. Pediatric sleep coach, Allison Egidi shares practical tips to help parents reset their kids’ internal clocks, plan for early wake-up times, and ensure they’re getting the ideal amount of sleep for learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. You’ll hear: Why sleep matters just as much as school...

198. [ENCORE] Back to School Sleep Tips: Preschoolers and Daycare

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It’s that time of year again—school is starting, and for many families, that means earlier mornings, new routines, and some big adjustments in the sleep department. In this episode, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi is sharing exactly how to help your toddler or preschooler ease into the school year with a healthy, sustainable sleep schedule. Whether your child is starting preschool, heading to daycare for the first time, or just coming off a relaxed summer schedule, these tips will help your entire household make the transition more smoothly—and with a lot less stress. What You’ll...

197. Drowsy But Awake: Your Key to Avoiding the 4-Month Sleep Regression

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Is the 4-month sleep regression inevitable? Not necessarily. In this episode of How Long 'Til Bedtime?, pediatric sleep specialist Allison Egidi explains how practicing “drowsy but awake” before 4 months can help your baby sleep longer stretches and avoid the most disruptive parts of this sleep shift. Learn what "drowsy but awake" really means, how to start practicing it, and what to do if it’s not going smoothly. Whether you’re a brand-new parent or you’ve got a 3-month-old who’s suddenly waking every 45 minutes, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using...

196. Daycare Naps vs. Bedtime Battles: What Parents Need to Know

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Struggling with bedtime battles that seem worse after daycare days? You’re not alone—and today’s episode of How Long ‘Til Bedtime? is here to help you understand what’s really going on. In this episode, pediatric sleep specialist Allison Egidi breaks down the connection between daytime naps in daycare or preschool and the bedtime resistance you may be facing at home. If your 2.5 to 5-year-old naps at school and bedtime has become your least favorite time of day, this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why most kids under 3.5 still need a daily nap or structured rest time How...

BONUS EPISODE: Allison Needs Your Help!

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After 3.5 years and nearly 200 episodes, Allison is asking for a small but meaningful favor: would you take a few minutes to fill out a short listener survey? It’ll help us shape future episodes to better meet your needs, and as a thank-you, you’ll get a free 15-minute sleep coaching call with Allison—no strings attached. Plus, complete the survey by July 31st and you’ll be entered to win a WHOOP 4.0 strap with two months of service. Your feedback means the world to us and truly helps keep this show growing and thriving. 👉 Thanks for being here... and thank you for sharing your...

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Is your newborn wide awake at night, but sleeps peacefully all afternoon? You're likely dealing with day/night confusion, a completely normal—but totally exhausting—part of early parenthood.

In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi breaks down:

What day/night confusion really is and why it happens
The simple environmental changes that help your baby reset their internal clock
How to use light and dark to gently guide your newborn’s circadian rhythm
How long it can take to "fix" day/night confusion
When and how to start capping naps
What “progress” actually looks like during this phase (hint: small wins matter!)

You’ll also learn why this is a temporary developmental phase, and how consistent day/night signaling can help it resolve sooner—often by 6 weeks of age.

If you're in the thick of it, Allison's guidance will help you feel reassured and empowered as you support your baby's sleep development from the start.

✨ If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other tired parents find the show!

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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Each of the ten episodes we have dedicated to this important subject offers a slightly different perspective. Listen in and help spread the word by forwarding an episode or two to a new mom in your life.

Episodes:

29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story

30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis

31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez

32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy

82. The Postpartum Journey from the Perspective of Three Husbands with Mike Vasquez, Alex Grant and Todd Kennedy

84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos

135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins

136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice

137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis

138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know

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