How Long 'Til Bedtime?

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 b...

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 prefere...

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...

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...

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, so...

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 ...

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,...

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 experie...

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 b...

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 als...

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 v...

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 ...

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:

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