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How Long "Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

Allison Egidi | Pediatric Sleep Coach

From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—this is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, How Long "Til Bedtime? delivers real solutions for everything 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, desperately want your evenings back, or just need a

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260. How to Raise a Good Sleeper: Why the Way You...

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2026/10/06

What if raising a good sleeper isn't just about having the right bedtime routine or sleep schedule? What if the way you talk about sleep matters too? In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi explains how the words we use about sleep can shape how children think about themselves as sleepers and influence their relationship with sleep for years to come. Allison explains why parents need to first make sure their child is actually sleeping well. Once the foundation is in place,

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26:20

259. Understanding Postpartum Psychosis with Laudy...

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2026/09/29

Postpartum psychosis is a serious psychiatric emergency, but it's a topic that is often misunderstood, especially when news coverage focuses on the most tragic cases. In this episode, Allison Egidi talks with Laudy Burgos, a clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal mood disorders and serves in leadership roles with Postpartum Support International. Together, they take a closer look at what postpartum psychosis actually is, how it differs from postpartum depression and anxiety, and what

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16:05

258. What to Do When Your Baby or Toddler Skips a Nap

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2026/09/22

What do you do when your baby or toddler skips a nap? Whether your child refuses a nap, takes a 15-minute car nap instead of their usual 90 minute nap, or simply has an unexpectedly short day of sleep, an off nap day can leave parents wondering what to do next. In this short but practical episode, Allison breaks down exactly how to handle a skipped or shortened nap without throwing off the rest of your child's sleep schedule. You'll learn: What to do when a nap is completely skipped or

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16:13

257. What Are Sports Really Teaching Our Daughters?

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2026/09/15

Sports can teach girls confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership. But what else might they be learning along the way? In this thought-provoking episode of How Long 'Til Bedtime?, Allison shares an essay she originally wrote after reflecting on her own experiences as a parent on the sidelines of youth sports. She asks a bigger question: Are the sports our daughters participate in actually preparing them to become strong leaders, or are we sometimes teaching them to tolerate bad behavior from

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21:51

256. How to Handle Loveys, Stuffed Animals, and...

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2026/09/08

Is your child's crib or bed overflowing with loveys, stuffed animals, and comfort items? Or maybe you're wondering when it's okay to introduce a lovey, or whether your big kid is too old to still sleep with one. In this episode, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi answers your most common questions about loveys and toddler sleep. She explains how many loveys she recommends keeping in your child's crib or bed, why too many can become a bedtime distraction, how to stop the "lovey fetch" game, and why

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16:02

255. When Your Child Only Wants Mom (or Dad) at...

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2026/09/01

Does your child insist that only Mom can do bedtime? And they refuse to let Dad put them to bed? Parent preference at bedtime is incredibly common, especially during the toddler and preschool years. But while it's normal, that doesn't mean you have to accept a situation where only one parent can handle bedtime every night. In this episode, Allison explains why children develop a strong preference for one parent at bedtime and, more importantly, exactly how to help your child become comfortable with

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14:41

254. The Fire Safety Reason Your Child Should Sleep...

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2026/08/25

A closed bedroom door might not seem like a sleep issue, but it could save your child's life. In this episode, Allison shares an important fire safety message that every parent should hear: close your bedroom door before you go to sleep, and close your children's bedroom doors, too. After seeing a Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) video demonstrating what happens to two bedrooms during the same house fire, one with the door open and one with the door closed, Allison was stunned by the

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33:47

253. Early Language Milestones and When to be...

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2026/08/18

Wondering if your child is meeting speech milestones? A speech language pathologist explains early language development, red flags, and when to seek help. In this episode, Allison sits down with speech language pathologist Dinalynn Rosenbush to answer some of parents' biggest questions about early speech and language development. Together, they discuss what language milestones really mean, why online milestone charts can sometimes create unnecessary anxiety, and how parents can support speech

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33:58

252. Middle School & High School Sleep: How to Help...

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2026/08/11

The back-to-school season isn't just an adjustment for preschoolers and elementary-aged children. In many ways, the tween and teen years present the biggest sleep challenge of all. As children move through puberty, their circadian rhythm naturally shifts later, making it harder to fall asleep early, just as school start times require earlier wake-ups. Add in homework, sports, extracurricular activities, social lives, and screens, and many middle and high school students are functioning with far less

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22:12

251. How to Help Your Elementary School Child Sleep...

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2026/08/04

Back-to-school season is here, and while parents are busy shopping for backpacks, lunchboxes, and school supplies, one of the most important tools for a successful school year often gets overlooked: sleep. In this episode, Allison explains why sleep is one of the biggest predictors of academic success, emotional regulation, physical health, and overall well-being for elementary-aged children. Drawing from more than a decade of experience working with families, and her own experiences raising two

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21:14

250. Starting Kindergarten? How Sleep Can Make the...

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2026/07/28

Starting kindergarten is one of the biggest transitions of early childhood. Even children who have spent years in daycare or preschool often find kindergarten far more demanding than parents expect. In this episode, Allison explains why sleep should be at the top of every parent's back-to-school checklist. She shares how kindergarten differs from preschool, how much sleep most kindergartners actually need, and why a well-rested child is better equipped to learn, regulate emotions, handle separation

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25:42

249. Preschool Sleep Schedule: How to Get Ready for...

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2026/07/21

If your preschooler is heading to school for the first time, or getting ready for another school year, there's one thing Allison hopes you'll add to your back-to-school checklist: sleep. Parents often focus on backpacks, school supplies, and lunchboxes, but a well-rested child is more likely to adjust smoothly to new routines, regulate emotions, retain what they're learning, and enjoy the preschool experience. In this episode, Allison shares practical strategies to help parents prepare their

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38:36

248. [ENCORE] Determining When A Sick Child Needs To...

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2026/07/14

Pediatrician Dr. Stephanie Grice explains when parents should call the doctor, when a fever is concerning, signs of dehydration, and how to know when a sick child needs medical care. How do you know when your sick child needs to see the doctor? It's one of the most common questions parents ask. Whether your child wakes up with a fever, develops a rash, starts vomiting, or simply seems "off," it can be difficult to know when to call the pediatrician, when to wait it out at home, and when immediate

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26:30

247. [ENCORE] Understanding the Growth Chart with Dr....

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2026/07/07

Pediatrician Dr. Stephanie Grice joins Allison to explain how growth charts work, what percentiles really mean, when parents should be concerned, and why healthy growth is about patterns over time, not a single number. Dr. Grice explains how pediatricians use growth charts to monitor a child's health over time, why percentiles are often misunderstood, and what parents should focus on instead. She also discusses common reasons a pediatrician may become concerned about a child's growth, how growth

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246. [ENCORE] Making The Most of Your Child's Well...

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2026/06/30

Pediatrician Dr. Stephanie Grice joins Allison for the first installment of a three-part summer series. Together, they take a deep dive into well visits, from infancy through the teen years, covering what pediatricians are looking for, how parents can prepare, and how these appointments evolve as children grow. Dr. Grice shares practical advice for preparing children for checkups, reducing anxiety around vaccines, navigating sensitive topics, and knowing which questions are best addressed during a

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58:11

245. The Truth About Toddler Nutrition, Picky Eating,...

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2026/06/23

Does dinnertime feel like the most stressful part of your day? Maybe your toddler refuses dinner, takes three bites and declares they're done, or suddenly becomes ravenous right as you're starting the bedtime routine. Allison is joined by pediatric dietitian Kathy O'Bryan to discuss one of the biggest sources of stress for parents of toddlers: mealtime. Kathy shares practical strategies to help parents take the pressure off dinnertime, understand what normal toddler eating actually looks like, and

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37:05

244. Advice From Our Three Sleep Coaches Who've Been...

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2026/06/16

Both Ellen and Sophie started as exhausted parents searching for answers to their own children's sleep struggles. Today, after nearly three years on the Sleep and Wellness Coach team, they've helped countless families navigate bedtime battles, night wakings, short naps, early mornings, and everything in between. In this candid conversation, Allison, Ellen, and Sophie share: Their personal stories of postpartum struggles and sleep deprivation How they discovered sleep coaching for the first time

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20:19

243. 4 Real Sleep Coaching Stories & the One Change...

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2026/06/09

Sometimes solving a child's sleep struggle requires a full reset. And sometimes, it's just one small missing piece. Allison shares four real client sleep stories that highlight how one simple change completely shifted a child's sleep. From newborn naps to bedtime protests to nighttime wakings, each family had a different challenge, but in every case, one specific adjustment made a surprisingly big difference. Allison walks through: How restructuring daytime naps helped a newborn start getting

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242. Celebrating 10 Years: What's Changed + What's Next

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2026/06/02

To recognize ten years of Sleep and Wellness Coach, Allison reflects on the journey that led her from a severely sleep-deprived working mom struggling with postpartum anxiety to becoming a pediatric sleep consultant who has now helped thousands of families. She shares the personal story behind the creation of her business, including the exhausting early years of motherhood, unsuccessful attempts at sleep training, navigating postpartum anxiety in silence, and the moment she finally found the support

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20:47

241. The Truth About Nighttime Potty Training and...

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2026/05/26

One of the most common questions Allison hears from parents is whether they should get rid of the pull-up or diaper at night when they begin daytime potty training. Many potty training methods encourage families to go "all in" with underwear day and night, but Allison explains why she recommends a very different approach. In this episode, Allison breaks down the important difference between daytime potty training and nighttime dryness, and why they are actually two completely separate developmental

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