How Long 'Til Bedtime?

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Longer days and spontaneous summer fun often lead to later bedtimes, skipped naps, and disrupted routines. For some toddlers and babies, this isn’t a big deal. But for others—especially children with more sensitive sleep needs—even a few “off” days can trigger a summer sleep regression.

In this episode, pediatric sleep specialist Allison Egidi explains how summer sleep schedules can either support your chi...

Fireworks are fun—until they wake your toddler at 10 PM. In this episode, Allison Egidi is joined by fellow pediatric sleep coach and returning guest Ellen Hayden to talk all things July 4th, bedtime anxiety, and how to prep kids for loud nighttime celebrations. They cover real-life examples from Ellen’s son, who’s three and full of questions, and offer evidence-based tips for parents trying to keep bedtime intact duri...

This week on How Long ’Til Bedtime?, we’re continuing our recognition of Men’s Mental Health Month with an important and timely conversation about paternal postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety in fathers, and the overall mental health challenges new dads face.

Sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi is joined by Dr. Daniel Singley, a San Diego-based clinical psychologist, board-certified in cognitive b...

Postpartum depression doesn't just affect mothers. In this powerful episode honoring Men’s Mental Health Month, Allison Egidi talks with first-time father Christopher Rose about his struggle with paternal postpartum depression, anxiety, rage, and OCD after the birth of his daughter during the pandemic.

If you're a new dad, partner, or anyone supporting a family with a newborn, this candid conversation offe...

Planning a trip abroad with your little one? Wondering how to navigate time changes, late dinners, and sleep on long flights? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help.

After taking her own daughters to Europe three times (and guiding dozens of families through international sleep transitions), Allison is sharing real-life strategies for helping your child sleep well during international travel — s...

If you’re planning a summer getaway with your little one, this episode is your go-to guide for handling sleep challenges while traveling. From shifting nap schedules to hotel room sharing to resetting after vacation — we’re covering it all with simple, realistic strategies that will help keep sleep on track without sacrificing the fun.

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In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes exploring the emotional and mental shifts that come with new motherhood.

In this encore conversation, Allison Egidi is joined by Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy, maternal wellness coaches and co-founders of Mother Tree Wellness, to talk candidly about their own experiences with postpartum depression and anxi...

Is your newborn wide awake at night, but sleeps peacefully all afternoon? You're likely dealing with day/night confusion, a completely normal—but totally exhausting—part of early parenthood.

In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi breaks down:

• What day/night confusion really is and why it happens

Allison Egidi welcomes a unique and inspiring guest—12th grader Lizzie Pisani—who shares powerful insights from her year-long capstone project on the relationship between teen sleep, anxiety, and screen use.

After struggling with her own sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lizzie became curious about how disrupted sleep impacts mental health in teens. Her passion for the topic led her to dive deep into res...

You’ve probably heard that feeding your baby to sleep can create a sleep crutch—but what about keeping a feeding in the bedtime routine without letting your baby fall asleep during it? In this episode, I’m breaking down why a bedtime feeding can be a helpful part of your evening wind-down, how to include it without reinforcing a sleep association, and simple tweaks that support independent sleep while keeping that swee...

Is your child calling you back in night after night (or worse—multiple times a night) just to be re-tucked? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck on the tuck-in merry-go-round. In this episode, Allison walks you through a simple, empowering strategy to help your child learn to pull their blanket back on independently—even as young as age two.

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Ever had a perfectly good nap day derailed by a five-minute car ride? You’re not alone.

In this short and actionable episode, Allison breaks down the real reason why even a micro-nap in the car can totally throw off your baby or toddler’s nap schedule. Whether it’s a one-minute snooze on the way home from daycare or a quick doze during errands, these tiny naps pack a surprisingly big punch.

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Puberty doesn’t just bring growth spurts and mood swings—it also changes the way your child sleeps. In this episode, Allison breaks down what’s happening biologically when tweens start staying up later and struggling to get up in the morning. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs that your child’s internal clock is shifting and get practical tips to help them stay well-rested—even as their sleep needs evolve.

We all want our kids to embrace bedtime and develop a positive relationship with sleep, but sometimes we miss key opportunities to reinforce this mindset. In today’s episode, Allison is sharing a simple, go-to response to your child’s “I’m tired” that can encourage a healthy sleep attitude.

Episode highlights:

• The golden moment when your c...

Teething and sleep is one of those parenting topics that sparks a lot of debate. In this episode, Allison is addressing a question she hears constantly: Should you wait to sleep train if you know or suspect that your baby is teething? Spoiler alert: No, you don’t need to wait! In fact, helping your baby learn to sleep well might actually help them manage teething discomfort better at night.

Listen in as Al...

If your child has figured out that potty breaks are a perfect excuse to delay bedtime, it can quickly turn into a frustrating routine. But don’t worry—Allison has some straightforward strategies to help you set boundaries and restore peace to bedtime.

It can be difficult to determine whether or not your child actually does need to use the restroom when they are asking multiple times each evening. Listen in...

If you have a toddler, you likely have some questions when it comes to their sleep. This age group can be tricky with their big emotions and all the sleep transitions they naturally go through. In this episode, Allison is answering the five questions she gets asked the most about toddlers. She’ll cover sleep regressions, the transition from crib to bed, toddler clocks, night lights, and how and when to introduce a pi...

Melatonin is often marketed as a natural and harmless sleep aid, but is it really safe for kids? In this episode of How Long ‘Til Bedtime? Allison is diving into why she doesn’t recommend melatonin for most children. We’ll explore the lack of long-term research, the potential impact on puberty, and why relying on melatonin might be masking deeper sleep issues.

You’ll learn:
✅ Whether or melatonin is well s...