If bedtime in your house is full of stalling, endless requests, or sudden separation anxiety, it may not be about sleep at all. It may be about connection.

In this episode, Allison explains how a small tweak to your language - and just 10–15 minutes of intentional one-on-one time each day - can dramatically reduce bedtime resistance and improve behavior throughout the day.

You'll learn:

• Why attention is currency for young children

• How unmet connection needs show up as bedtime battles

• The three simple rules that make "special time" effective

• How to implement it realistically, even with a busy schedule

• Why naming and framing the time is what makes it stick

When children feel seen and register that their emotional cup has been filled, bedtime often gets easier, often without changing your routine at all.

If evenings have been feeling harder than they should, this episode offers a simple shift you can start today. Because sometimes bedtime resistance isn't about sleep. It's about connection.

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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.

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