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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Looking for expert guidance on your child's sleep? Allison offers two free age-specific guides to help you discover how much sleep kids need to thrive—at any age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old

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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If time changes make you anxious every year, you are not alone—but the good news is that the spring time change is typically the easier one to manage. In this episode of How Long 'Til Bedtime?, Allison walks you through exactly how to adjust your child's sleep when the clocks spring forward, without triggering early mornings, short naps, or a full-blown sleep regression.

You'll learn why you don't need to prepare days in advance, what to do on the actual day of the time change, and how to get your child fully back on track by Monday morning. Allison also answers the question many parents secretly hope the answer to: Can daylight saving time be used to permanently shift an early riser to a later wake time?

This episode includes clear, practical guidance for babies four months and older, toddlers, and young children, plus specific advice for families with newborns. Allison also shares a free Spring Time Change Cheat Sheet you can download by CLICKING HERE to easily map out your child's adjusted schedule.

• Why the spring time change is easier than the fall time change

• Why gradually adjusting bedtime before daylight saving time can backfire

• Exactly what to do on Saturday night and Sunday morning

• How to adjust naps and bedtime on the day the clocks spring forward

• When (and if) you should wake your child proactively on Sunday

• How to avoid short naps and early morning wakings after the time change

• How long it typically takes children to adjust

• Whether you can use daylight saving time to create a later morning wake time

• Special guidance for newborns who aren't on a set schedule

• Spring Time Change Cheat Sheet
  Download Allison's free printable guide to plug in your child's schedule and follow a clear plan for the time change.

• Episode 227. Should Your Baby or Toddler Have a Set Morning Wake Time?

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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

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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In today's conversation, Allison breaks down why when your child starts their day plays a surprisingly powerful role in naps, bedtime, and overall night sleep. She answers a common question parents ask: Should my baby or toddler wake up at the same time every morning? The answer is yes… with important nuance.

You'll learn how morning wake time sets the rhythm for the entire day, why too much variability can throw off naps and bedtime, and what a "consistent" wake time actually looks like for babies and toddlers (spoiler: perfection not required). Allison also addresses early morning wakings, explains why wake windows may work against you in certain situations, and shares two practical adjustments that often help families move in the right direction.

If sleep has felt unpredictable or hard to stabilize, morning wake time may be the overlooked piece of the puzzle.

• Why morning wake time influences naps, bedtime, and night sleep

• What "consistent" wake time really means (and why kids aren't robots)

• How shifting wake times can create nap and bedtime chaos

• The role of circadian rhythm in baby and toddler sleep

• Why wake windows aren't evidence-based and when they may backfire

• What to do if your child sleeps in after a rough night

• Why early bedtimes can actually lead to later mornings

• How early feeding times may reinforce early wake-ups

• Practical steps to create more predictable, restful sleep days and nights

• Episode 205: Baby Sleep Myths: Why Wake Windows Aren't Evidence-Based (and What to Do Instead)

• Learn more about working with Allison and her team at sleepandwellnesscoach.com

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Wondering if your child is getting enough sleep? Allison's free guides take the guesswork out of bedtime. Learn the optimal sleep ranges for every age so your little one can feel their best—day after day. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old

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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