How Long 'Til Bedtime?
Allison Egidi, a pediatric sleep and wellness coach and mother of two girls, offers listeners solutions for infant and children’s sleep and connects you with other helpful parenting and motherhood resources. As a full-time working mom who traveled frequently for years and now works from a home office, Allison has learned how to put her evidence-based approaches to work in real life. She brings her straight-forward attitude and a side of humor to every episode.
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162. [ENCORE] Managing Holiday Travel and Family Expectations
11/18/2024
162. [ENCORE] Managing Holiday Travel and Family Expectations
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 10% off a with Allison’s affiliate code, SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH Allison mentions Episode Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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161. An Easy Approach To Dropping Night Feedings
11/11/2024
161. An Easy Approach To Dropping Night Feedings
There is no evidence based answer as to when a baby no longer “needs” night feedings. Based on her experience working with over 1,000 babies, Allison tends to find that by 6 months or 16 pounds, whichever comes first, most babies are ready to sleep through the night without feeding. Sometimes, however, these babies need help dropping those night feedings. If you are considering dropping one or more of your child’s night feedings and are looking for a plan to drop one, listen in for Allison’s simple advice. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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160. [ENCORE] Fall Time Change - Troubleshooting
11/04/2024
160. [ENCORE] Fall Time Change - Troubleshooting
Allison is addressing the two most common questions and concerns she hears from families after the fall time change and the end of daylight saving time. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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159. Should you wake your baby from a nap?
10/28/2024
159. Should you wake your baby from a nap?
Infant and toddler sleep needs to be balanced throughout a 24 hour period. Both nighttime and day sleep are important for our babies’ growth and development. Even though the bulk of our children’s sleep happens at night, naps are very important. Some babies are naturally inclined to take long naps before they learn to sleep well at night… and sometimes those naps can be too long. In this episode, Allison will provide guidelines for your child’s optimal allocation between daytime naps and nighttime sleep to help you determine when waking them from a long daytime nap is beneficial. To find out how much day and night sleep Allison thinks is optimal for children based on their age, request your copy of her FREE GUIDES for or for . Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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158. [ENCORE] Fall Time Change - Avoiding Early Wakings
10/21/2024
158. [ENCORE] Fall Time Change - Avoiding Early Wakings
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. In this episode, 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). for the free cheat sheet download Allison created for you Allison mentions episode Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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157. Sleep SOS - 3 Month Old Taking Short Naps and Hard To Get Back To Sleep
10/14/2024
157. Sleep SOS - 3 Month Old Taking Short Naps and Hard To Get Back To Sleep
What do you do if your 3 month old baby suddenly starts taking 30 minute naps and becomes difficult to put back to sleep at night? 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. Katie, a mom of a 3 month old baby girl, is asking for guidance on improving her daughter’s naps and looking for simple tips to help her put her daughter back to sleep after night wakings. Based on the details Katie has provided, Allison has deduced that this three month old is likely experiencing the dreaded 4 month sleep regression. In this episode, Allison provides three tips for Katie, and addresses how you too can handle sleep when your baby takes this developmental leap. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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156. Is room sharing helping or hurting your baby’s sleep?
10/07/2024
156. Is room sharing helping or hurting your baby’s sleep?
October is SIDS awareness month. SIDS, which stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is the reason it’s important to understand what it means to practice safe sleep. One of the recommendations you’ll see around safe sleep is room sharing with your baby, but with the baby in their own safe sleep space, i.e. a crib or bassinet. With some babies, room sharing truly makes sleep easier, but for others, it makes sleep more challenging for all parties involved. In this episode, Allison strives to help parents figure out if room sharing is helping or hurting their baby’s sleep. Listen in If you have wondered if room sharing is contributing to sleep struggles and/or aren’t sure about when exactly you want to transition your baby into their own room. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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155. Daycare Shifting To One Nap At 12 Months
09/30/2024
155. Daycare Shifting To One Nap At 12 Months
The majority of daycares in the United States shift babies from two naps per day to one midday nap at 12 months. For many 12 month olds, this transition is happening too early and can lead to a variety of challenges. Dropping to one nap too early can result in an overtired child, which can lead to unpleasant evenings and bedtimes and may trigger night wakings or extra early morning wakings. If you have a little one in this situation, you’ll want to hear Allison’s three tips for improving sleep during this tricky period of transition. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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154. My Partner Doesn’t Want To Sleep Train Our Child
09/23/2024
154. My Partner Doesn’t Want To Sleep Train Our Child
If you have a child who is not sleeping well, it can be very difficult to determine the next right step to take for better sleep. And if you and your partner don’t agree on what that next step should be, the situation becomes even more challenging. Our sleep coaches meet with a lot of couples who are trying to decide if a formal sleep training approach is right for their family. Sometimes, one parent believes sleep training is necessary, and one parent is hesitant. In this episode, Allison is sharing some of the common concerns she hears from parents who are considering sleep training, and explains how she works through these concerns with her potential clients. She provides advice for getting on the same page with your partner, and determining what steps you can take to improve your child’s sleep, whether you decide to sleep train or not. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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153. When is the best time to sleep train a child?
09/16/2024
153. When is the best time to sleep train a child?
If you have a baby or young child who isn’t sleeping well, you may have wondered when it is the “best time” to implement a sleep training plan or you may have searched the internet to try to figure out if you are “too late.” Allison has helped over 1,000 families teach their children to become independent sleepers and she’s sharing her thoughts on identifying the “best time” to sleep train your child. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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152. How to Balance Sleep and Evening Activities with Older Kids
09/09/2024
152. How to Balance Sleep and Evening Activities with Older Kids
As children get older and move into the elementary school years, evening activities often begin to push bedtimes a bit later and interrupt sleep schedules. Families with young children who are thriving with their early bedtimes may worry about or even start to feel the negative effects of these later bedtimes. In this episode, Allison is offering a plan for balancing evening activities, homework, and sleep. She’s sharing tips for keeping kids well rested without sacrificing the chance to participate in sports and other after school activities. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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151. Daycare Won’t Cap or Drop My Child’s Nap - Help!
09/02/2024
151. Daycare Won’t Cap or Drop My Child’s Nap - Help!
Many children between 3 and 5 years old attend a daycare where rest or nap time is offered daily. Often, a child who is struggling with sleep at home catches up on their sleep by taking a long nap at daycare. And when bedtime is a struggle at home, parents sometimes ask the daycare to either skip the nap or cap it after a certain amount of sleep. It’s not uncommon for daycares to respond by telling parents that they are legally required to offer a nap and can’t wake their child up until the end of the nap period. So what can a parent in this situation do? Listen in as Allison offers advice to help you figure out if the nap is the reason bedtime is a struggle, then navigate the necessary changes both at home and at daycare. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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150. How Two Small Changes Helped This Mom Achieve Smoother Bedtimes with Jessica Oliveri
08/26/2024
150. How Two Small Changes Helped This Mom Achieve Smoother Bedtimes with Jessica Oliveri
If you have a child between 2.5 and 6 years old and you’ve been dreading bedtimes because your child resists, stalls or is falling asleep crazy late, Allison’s 3 Days To Smoother Bedtimes sleep challenge is for you. We’re kicking off this FREE challenge for the third time on September 4th. Hundreds of parents have participated in our two previous challenges and have found that a few simple tweaks have allowed them to improve their child’s sleep habits and regain some free time for themselves in the evenings. In today’s episode, Allison is joined by Jessica Oliveri, a mom who participated in our April challenge. Jessica and her husband implemented a couple changes during the challenge and saw huge improvements in their son’s sleep situation. Listen in as Jessica shares the ways in which her son’s sleep got off track, how she and her husband implemented Allison’s suggestions, and the advice she gives to other parents when it comes to preschool sleep. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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149. The Power of Exposure in Building Inclusive Communities with Angela O’Brien
08/19/2024
149. The Power of Exposure in Building Inclusive Communities with Angela O’Brien
Allison is joined by Angela O’Brien for a vulnerable conversation about the importance of exposure and inclusion as it relates to the special needs community. Angela is a professional organizer, host of the Especially Organized podcast, and a special needs mom. Allison and Angela discuss the reasons it’s important for our young children to be exposed to people with special needs, the biases that still exist in today’s communities and why we need to work towards a more inclusive society. Both Allison and Angela share their own personal stories of how individuals with special needs have impacted their families. Angela opens up about the joys and challenges of parenting a child with intellectual disabilities, makes suggestions for how parents can approach and include families with special needs children, as well as offers guidance on how parents of special needs children can find support and community in their own lives. Learn more about Angela on or The National Down Syndrome Society holds Buddy Walks across the country to celebrate Down Syndrome awareness. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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148. Back to School Sleep Tips: Elementary Schoolers
08/12/2024
148. Back to School Sleep Tips: Elementary Schoolers
August is the month many families find they need to tighten up their sleep schedules to prepare for back to school. In this episode, Allison is providing back to school sleep tips for elementary school aged children. Time and again, studies have shown that children who receive an optimal amount of sleep have greater learning engagement and retention, improved emotional regulation and impulse control, and even have reduced anxiety, which translates to less separation anxiety at drop off and greater independence at school. Listen in as Allison explains the amount of sleep that is appropriate for this age group and how to find an appropriate sleep schedule that will help your child thrive at school. Allison mentions: Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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147. Back to School Sleep Tips: Preschoolers and Daycare
08/05/2024
147. Back to School Sleep Tips: Preschoolers and Daycare
August is the month many families find they need to tighten up their sleep schedules to prepare for back to school. In this episode, Allison is providing back to school sleep tips for preschoolers and toddlers starting daycare for the first time. The research is clear - children who receive an optimal amount of sleep have greater learning engagement and retention, improved emotional regulation and impulse control, and even reduced anxiety, which translates to less separation anxiety at drop off and greater independence at school. Listen in as Allison explains the amount of sleep that is appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. She’ll help you set the necessary sleep schedule - from identifying the time they’ll need to wake for preschool or daycare, to shifting them to the corresponding bedtime. Plus, she discusses how naps at home and naps on cots at school or daycare play into their overall sleep needs. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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146. Going From One to Two: Fears and Challenges
07/29/2024
146. Going From One to Two: Fears and Challenges
Parents often have concerns about the changing dynamics when you prepare to add a second child to their family. Their fears vary - from how they’ll spread their love and attention across two children, to the logistics of getting through life with two little ones, to how this new addition will affect their career, marriage and relationship with their first child. Some parents also worry about being older and sleep deprived the second time around, or how they’ll manage if they don’t have a local support network to lean on. We dove into the topic of going from one to two children in last week’s episode with Ellen Hayden. Ellen shared her personal experience of welcoming her second child. She shared that the transition went better than she expected and she was pleasantly surprised with how naturally she and her family were able to work through the issues she was most nervous about before giving birth. While this is the case for many families, others face more challenges during this transition. Allison is back this week to provide a slightly different take on this transition. She shares two more stories of moms expecting their second child, both her own story and that of another mom in this community. She elaborates on the worries they both had before their second child arrived - some similar to the worries Ellen had, and some very different. She provides a glimpse into her own family during this delicate time - the biggest challenges her family faced after her second daughter’s birth, what strategies they put in place that really improved the situation, as well as her lessons learned along the way. Allison mentions: Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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145. Transitioning From One To Two Kids with Ellen Hayden
07/22/2024
145. Transitioning From One To Two Kids with Ellen Hayden
Going from one to two children is a transition point that parents often have angst about and find challenging. Our sleep coach Ellen Hayden recently welcomed her second baby. To provide a first-hand account of the ups and downs that happen during the months before and after welcoming a new baby, Allison had two candid conversations with Ellen. They spoke first before the new baby’s arrival to discuss how Ellen was feeling about the idea of becoming a mom of two. Allison asked Ellen about her concerns, the things she was most looking forward to, as well as the challenges Ellen and her husband were preparing to tackle after the new baby’s arrival. Their second conversation took place after Ellen’s second baby’s arrival. Ellen shared the differences in her two experiences with labor and delivery, recovery, feeding, and sleep during the early newborn weeks. She explained how the reality of adding a second baby to the family differed from what she anticipated. Find out more about Allison’s that was mentioned in the episode Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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144. Our Guests Dive Deeper
07/15/2024
144. Our Guests Dive Deeper
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 six guests will share their favorite stress-relieving self care strategies, family game and book and podcast recommendations, charities and nonprofit organizations they support, and the personal goal they are working towards this year. Links to the previous episodes referred to in this episode: Games mentioned in this episode: Books mentioned in this episode: Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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143. [REPLAY] Choosing a Sunscreen with Bev Sidders
07/08/2024
143. [REPLAY] Choosing a Sunscreen with Bev Sidders
Buckle up listeners, this is a good one. This episode is packed with helpful information. Allison talks to Bev Sidders, a chemical engineer turned licensed master esthetician, about all things sunscreen…. plus a little bonus on bug spray as well. Each question Allison asks Bev yields tons of great information. Here are some of the highlights: how to choose the right sunscreen for everyone in your family, which sunscreen ingredients you should look for and which you should avoid and why, how to use the EWG app to check the safety of the products your family uses, Bev’s recommendations for specific sunscreen products for the whole family, what SPF we should be using and how often we need to reapply, bug spray brands Bev recommends and tips for applying, how to treat a sunburn, whether sunscreen really expires, whether going outside unprotected to boost Vitamin D levels is a good idea, the scoop on all those foundation and SPF combos out there… and much more. Notes from Bev: – choose a 100% mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide – avoid aerosol sprays to limit risk of exposure to benzene – avoid chemical sunscreens with aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and trolamine salicylate (both were deemed unsafe by the FDA in 2019) – avoid chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate (both are potential endocrine system disruptors and are not reef safe, but are found in nearly 65% of all non-mineral sunscreens) – avobenzone is the least dangerous choice if you have to use a chemical sunscreen – avoid sunscreens containing shea butter, petroleum, sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, retinols and niacinamide if you are prone to acne You can find out more about Bev or ask her a question on , and Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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142. [REPLAY] July 4th Fireworks and Sleep
07/01/2024
142. [REPLAY] July 4th Fireworks and Sleep
As the United States prepares to celebrate July 4th with a long weekend of fireworks, Allison shares thoughts on protecting good sleep for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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141. [REPLAY] Summer Travel Sleep Tips
06/24/2024
141. [REPLAY] Summer Travel Sleep Tips
Allison definitely learned from personal experience that summer vacations with infants or young children can be difficult. These adventures definitely can feel more like trips than vacations because young children still need constant care and they have the ability to derail any plans very quickly. In this replay of our listeners’ favorite episode, Allison will help you navigate the sleep aspect of your summer travel so all the other pieces can flow more smoothly. She’ll cover how to work around naps and bedtime when traveling by car, how to best navigate your child’s sleep schedule when flying, how to set up your child’s sleep space in your new location, what items are true necessities when traveling with young children, what to do if you’re sharing a bedroom with your child while you travel, and, probably most importantly, she’ll walk you through how to reset your sleep habits quickly once you’ve come back home. Allison recommends these products in this episode: , (use code SLEEPANDWELLNESS to save 5%), (use code SLEEPANDWELLNESS to save 5%), Allison mentions on the crib to bed transition. to purchase a 30 minute call with Allison for personalized guidance. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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140. Kid-Approved Summer Reads: Recommendations from My Elementary Schoolers
06/17/2024
140. Kid-Approved Summer Reads: Recommendations from My Elementary Schoolers
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: Allison mentions Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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139. Identifying Your Values and Saying No With Confidence with Stacey Olson
06/10/2024
139. Identifying Your Values and Saying No With Confidence with Stacey Olson
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 or Allison mentions Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know
06/03/2024
138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know
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 for the free resources Allison mentioned Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis
05/27/2024
137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis
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 for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice
05/20/2024
136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice
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 for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety. Connect with Dr. Grice or Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
05/13/2024
135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
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 for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety Learn more about Dr. Nicole or Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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134. When and How to Introduce and Handle Loveys
05/06/2024
134. When and How to Introduce and Handle Loveys
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. Want to hear more from Allison? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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133. Encouraging Our Children To Engage More With Household Responsibilities with Lori Sugarman-Li
04/29/2024
133. Encouraging Our Children To Engage More With Household Responsibilities with Lori Sugarman-Li
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? 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. , 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 . Also, if you subscribe to the show, you won’t miss any episodes! Connect with Allison:
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