How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

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53. Conquering Nighttime Fears and Nightmares with Addison Egidi Oct 17, 2022

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Today, Allison has a very sweet and informative conversation with her 9 year old daughter, Addison. Good sleep doesn't come easily to Addison. She's prone to worrying at bedtime and to having nightmares. Sensitive children like Addison are the children most likely to have a sleep regression triggered by Halloween. So, Allison is talking with Addison about ways to help your child stay on track even if they are exposed to something that could trigger nighttime fears or nightmares during this spooky season. Addison is wise beyond her years and you're really going to enjoy hearing her take on sleep. This episode will be one to share with your own children.

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52. Orthodontics Can Improve More Than Just Your Smile with Dr. Andrew Glassick Oct 10, 2022

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In today's episode, Allison has a fascinating discussion with Dr. Andrew Glassick, an orthodontist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Glassick developed a real passion for understanding how orthodontics can improve children's health and sleep after an experience with his daughter prompted him to learn more about how the structure of the face and mouth can play a major role in our sleep and overall health. They discuss many topics that are of interest to parents: when a tongue tie release would be appropriate, the role of myofunctional therapy before and after those procedures, what impact pacifiers and thumb-sucking have our on child's facial structure, how orthodontic intervention can help children who deal with sleep apnea, bedwetting and even ADHD, and much more. Dr. Glassick shares the ideal time to have your child seen by an orthodontist, what those visits will look like, and how parents can best advocate for their children in this area. We guarantee you are going to learn something new from this episode.

Find out more about Dr. Soroush Zaghi at https://www.zaghimd.com/

Contact Dr. Glassick at https://cvillebraces.com/ or by emailing info@cvillebraces.com

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51. Q&A - How do I trust a babysitter to put my child to bed? Oct 03, 2022

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Today, Allison is responding to several listeners who have asked for advice on how to trust a babysitter to put their child to bed. Once you have bedtime running smoothly, it can be hard to imagine putting that in jeopardy just to have a night out. But, with the right preparation, a night with a babysitter does not have to take your sleep routine off track. In this episode, Allison is outlining things you can do to set both your child and sitter up for success. She'll also share some common mistakes she hears about from her clients that can easily be avoided.

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50. Helping Grandparents Follow Your Sleep Plan and Schedule Sep 26, 2022

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Allison works with many families who have grandparents taking a very active role in childcare. Having family members help to take care of children brings so many benefits, but it can also provide some challenges. Some parents find it difficult to convince grandparents to follow their child's sleep plan and schedule. Today, Allison shares some of the reasons why this can be a sticking point for grandparents and offers solutions for getting everyone on the same page.

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49. Taking the Stress Out of Family Photos with Leah O'Connell Sep 19, 2022

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Today, Allison talks with Leah O'Connell, a family photographer in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discuss how to de-stress a family photo session. There are many great nuggets of advice in this episode, with a lot of laughs sprinkled in, too! Leah advises Allison on:

how to choose outfits for your family to wear
how to choose the location, season and time of day for your session
why your home is a great location for family photos
tips for including your pets in your photos
how to achieve natural looking candid shots
easy approaches for kids who have a hard time smiling authentically in photos
the importance of working with your partner to choose the right photographer and to set an expectation for the session
the ideal length of a family session
and much more

Links to the blog posts Leah mentions:

https://lofirefly.com/family-photo-location-ideas-in-charlottesville/
https://lofirefly.com/tips-for-family-photos-with-your-dog/
Free style guide - 5 steps to simplify your family photo outfits: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/631f8332e7f6956350b439ab

Find Leah at www.lofirefly.com or on Instagram @fireflyphoto_leah

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48. 5 Things That Improved When I Dropped Gluten Sep 12, 2022

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Allison shared that she's been diagnosed with Hashimotos disease in episode 42. As a result of her research on how to improve her thyroid condition, she learned that gluten is the number one irritant for people with thyroid issues and Hashimotos. Once she started eliminating gluten in her life, it didn't take long for her to realize she would never eat gluten again. Today she shares 5 things that improved within 30 days of dropping gluten.

Other episodes Allison references:

42. How I Got Diagnosed With Hashimotos

17. How I Found A Fitness Routine That Stuck

25. Top 5 Ways I Ensure I Get A Good Night Sleep

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47. My Decision to Limit Screen Time Sep 05, 2022

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Today, Allison shares why and how she removed screens from her house during the work and school week… and the impact that decision has had. While she strongly recommends that kids have no screens from dinner to bedtime for sleep reasons, she also suggests you might try out this plan for setting a boundary if you are still struggling with screens. She thinks your family dynamic may also shift in a positive way!

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46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock Aug 29, 2022

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Allison considers toddler clocks the most valuable sleep tool a parent can use for children over the age of 2 years old. Today she shares the one key to ensuring one of these little clocks or lights will become your best parenting hack. Whether you haven't yet introduced a clock or light system or you previously tried and it wasn't effective, this episode is for you!

Enrollment in the September 2022 session of Allison's preschool sleep program with extra support has closed, but you can still enroll in the program here.

Allison recommends these products:

Newest Hatch with Alexa

Original Hatch without Alexa

Allison mentioned these previous podcast episodes:

26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition

9. The Truth About Night Lights and Fear of the Dark

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45. Cutting Out Snacks and Milk at Bedtime Aug 22, 2022

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Parents are often anxious about cutting out snacks or milk before bedtime. In today's episode, Allison shares how bedtime snacks often link to your child's behavior at dinner and the best way to cut them out with limited drama. She gives you a plan to smoothly remove the bedtime snacks and milk from your child's routine. She finds that most families can make this change within three nights of sticking to her plan.

Links to the visual timers Allison recommends:

5 Minute Timer

3 Minute Timer

2 Minute Timer

Listen to Episode 13: Helping Your Picky Eater with Alisha Grogan

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44. Back to School Sleep Tips Aug 15, 2022

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Whether you're preparing to send your child back to school or you're already in the throes of the new school year, this episode will help you think about optimal sleep as it relates to school performance. Allison will walk you through how to figure out how much sleep your child needs and how to adjust their schedule if it needs some tweaking after a more relaxed summer.

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Sleep Duration and Kindergarten Adjustment article

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