How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

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133. Encouraging Our Children To Engage More With Household Responsibilities with Lori Sugarman-Li Apr 29, 2024

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We can all agree that it takes a tremendous amount of mental and physical energy to keep a house and family running smoothly. And often, one member of the household feels that they carry the heavy load of all these responsibilities. This role often falls to moms.

Allison and Lori Sugarman-Li discuss how you can set up a system where these responsibilities are shared among all members of the family. Lori shares tips for incorporating children in household tasks, finding the right tasks for each child based on age, personality, and skill sets. She also shares small language tweaks that can make a big difference in how you all view these responsibilities. Allison asks her advice on paying kids an allowance for helping around the house.

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132. Managing Early Risers: Letting Your Child Turn On Lights and Play in the Morning Apr 22, 2024

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Do you have an early riser? Are you using a toddler clock or light system with your child? Have you wondered if it's a good idea to allow them to get up and play in their room with the lights on before their light turns green? You're in luck - Allison is covering this question today. If you have a child over the age of 2 years old and you currently use or plan to use a toddler clock or light system, this episode is for you.

Allison mentions:

Episode 46: The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock

Allison's favorite toddler clock light system

Light switch cover

Rocker switch cover

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131. Bedtime Stalling: Natural Consequences Can Help Apr 15, 2024

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Do you have a child who has mastered stalling and resisting bedtime? In this episode, Allison is suggesting a strategy for using natural consequences as a way to put an end to the pushback. She shares specific guidelines for implementing her approach, as well as detailed language to use with your child.

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130. Why You Should Always Sleep With Bedroom Doors Closed Apr 08, 2024

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Keeping bedroom doors closed while children and adults are sleeping is very important for fire safety. Please listen in as Allison explains the reasons why, and provides specific language you can use with your child when you implement the policy of sleeping with bedroom doors closed.

Allison encourages you to watch this video by the Fire Safety Research Institute

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129. Co-Parenting and Single Parenting with Alicia Robertson Apr 01, 2024

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If you are separated, divorced, parenting solo or contemplating any of these situations, we know you'll find support in this episode. But even if you parent in the same house with your children's other parent, much of this parenting advice will apply to you as well.

Allison is joined by Alicia Robertson, a life coach, speaker and author, who supports women through the challenges of separation and divorce. Her goal is to help women take their power back one intentional and informed decision at a time.

Listen in as Allison and Alicia explore strategies for:

taking care of yourself so you can be at your best for your family
figuring out what self-care strategies are most effective for you
determining and maintaining the priorities for your children as they travel between two houses
cooperating with your co-parent to set up consistent routines and stability for your children
approaching a separation or divorce with a project management mindset and learning to use your skills to manage your way through it
battling mom guilt, shame and the fear that your children are struggling
knowing when to hold structure for your child and when to provide extra support
assessing how a life coach or a therapist can help you navigate this situation

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128. Sleep To Get By Or Sleep To Thrive? Sleep For 3 to 10 Year Olds Mar 25, 2024

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Studies clearly show that getting the optimal amount of sleep improves a child's impulse control, emotional regulation, and learning retention. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 3 to 5 years old get 10-13 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period and that children between 6 and 10 years old get 9 to 12 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. These are big ranges and it can be difficult to determine the sweet spot of optimal sleep for each child. Allison believes that many children can get by on the lower end of these ranges, but will really thrive on the higher end. Listen in to hear the details of her own personal experience and many of her clients' experiences that have led her to this conclusion.

Get your copy of Allison's free download that accompanies this episode: Helping Your Child Thrive With Sleep

Allison mentions:

Episode 107. How Many Hours of Sleep Do Babies Need?

Matthew Walker's talk on sleep

Interested in getting more personalized guidance from Allison? We invite you to schedule a 15 minute free call or check out her free workshop called 3 Steps to a Successful Sleep Reset for 2.5-6 Year Olds.

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127. Going Back To Work After Maternity Leave: My Story Mar 18, 2024

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The transition back to work after maternity leave can come with a wide array of emotions and challenges. Today, Allison is sharing the details of her own personal return to work after having her first baby. She's reflecting on the aspects she feels she handled well at the time, what she wishes she had done differently, and the stories she told herself as she adjusted to her new identity of working mom.

Each mother's feelings, emotions and goals when returning to work are valid and varied. Allison believes that there are countless ways to navigate this transition successfully. She's hoping her story will help you as you find the right path for yourself when the time is right.

Find out more about Allison's new workshop - The 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborn's Sleep

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126. Transitioning Back To Work After Maternity Leave with Rebecca Olson Mar 11, 2024

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The transition back to work after maternity leave is often a stressful one for women – particularly first time moms. In this episode, Allison and Rebecca Olson, a certified professional life coach who supports moms as they become working mothers, discuss the guilt and loss of control that often accompany this life change. Rebecca shares guidance on recognizing the emotions at play during this transition, advice for adjusting your mindset, and strategies for improving the stories we tell ourselves during this emotional season of life.

Find out more about Allison's new workshop - The 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborn's Sleep

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125. Daylight Saving: How To Easily Shift Your Child's Sleep Mar 04, 2024

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Good news! The dreaded daylight saving spring time change is EASIER to navigate than the fall time change. Today, Allison is going to share how you can have your child adjusted to the new time in ONE DAY. And, she's going to answer the common question about whether you can use this time change to switch to a later bedtime and later morning wake time.

She'll share why she doesn't recommend the method of the gradual shift and walk you through a step-by-step plan for tweaking naps and bedtimes to make this transition as smooth as possible. Parents with newborns not on a schedule yet, she's got simple guidance for you too.

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124. My Parenting Mantra: Reserve The Right To Change My Mind Feb 26, 2024

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Allison doesn't believe there is any one right way to tackle the complex job of parenting. But, she does have an overarching mantra that she uses in many aspects of parenting. Listen in to hear what advice she gives herself to remove much of the guilt and anxiety that she feels in her role as a parent.

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