How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

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43. Every Breastfeeding & Feeding Journey is Unique with Dr. Stephanie Grice Aug 08, 2022

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In today's episode, Allison has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Stephanie Grice, a beloved pediatrician in Charlottesville, Virginia. Allison set out to interview Dr. Grice about the issues families face as they learn to feed their baby, but as they got talking, the conversation ended up more like a chat over coffee than a formal interview. We invite you to listen in as they discuss some of the challenges families face when trying to breastfeed, some of the options available if breastfeeding doesn't go as planned, whether probiotics for babies are a good idea, how to help babies with reflux, how best to approach your pediatrician with feeding concerns, how best to support a new mom in your life, and so much more. If you've ever wished you could just pick your pediatrician's brain, this is the episode for you.

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42. How I Got Diagnosed With Hashimotos Aug 01, 2022

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Did you know that nearly 20 million people suffer from thyroid disease and up to 60% are unaware of it? Or that women are 5-8 times more likely to have thyroid disease? In 2020, Allison learned that she had hypothyroidism, caused by an autoimmune disease called Hashimotos. A routine physical was the beginning of an ongoing health journey for her. She gets lots of questions about her Hashimotos, so in today's episode she breaks it all down for her listeners.

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41. My Feeding Journey: It Didn't Go As Planned Jul 25, 2022

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August is National Breastfeeding Month. In the coming weeks, Allison will have conversations with experts on both breastfeeding and formula feeding. Today, she is sharing her own personal feeding journey. Things didn't go as she planned with either of her two daughters. This is a candid walk through how she fed her daughters and how she felt along the way. Allison hopes her story helps other new moms who are facing the same challenges feel less alone.

Allison mentions Episode 29: My Postpartum Anxiety Story

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40. Bedtime and Nighttime Passes - Why I No Longer Recommend Them Jul 18, 2022

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Today, Allison shares her thoughts on a very popular sleep intervention approach for preschoolers and early elementary age children - the bedtime or nighttime pass. She's not a fan of this method and she wants to help you understand why because it may help you as you evaluate various approaches.

Learn about Allison's Preschool Sleep Program: Your Preschool Sleep Champion

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39. 5 Products I'm Loving Right Now Jul 11, 2022

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We know busy parents love to try products that come highly recommended from people in their lives. From time-to-time Allison is going to create an episode highlighting her favorite products. Today, Allison shares 5 products she's currently loving.

You can use these links to check out these products:

Dandelion Turkish Towels

Swim Coverup

Spot Cover For Pimples

Instagram account: @everydayreading

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The Secret Keeper

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38. Q&A - Is it a good idea to introduce a pacifier? Jul 04, 2022

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In this Q&A episode, Allison tackles a question from an expectant mom. This listener wonders if she should introduce a pacifier to her baby. She's worried it could negatively affect nursing and she's concerned about needing to break up with it down the road. Allison provides both the pros and cons of introducing a pacifier, as well as her thoughts on whether introducing one is overall a good idea.

Check out Episode 20: Breaking Up With The Pacifier

Allison's community likes these pacifiers: BIBS Pacifier, NUK pacifiers, Avent Soothie, Avent Ultra Air, MAM

Link to free newborn class: 5 Common Mistakes That Can Undermine Your Newborn's Sleep

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37. July 4th Fireworks and Sleep Jun 27, 2022

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As the United States prepares to celebrate July 4th with a long weekend of fireworks, Allison shares thoughts on protecting good sleep for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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36. Choosing a Sunscreen with Bev Sidders Jun 20, 2022

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Buckle up listeners, this is a good one. This episode is packed with helpful information. Allison talks to Bev Sidders, a chemical engineer turned licensed master esthetician, about all things sunscreen…. plus a little bonus on bug spray as well.

Each question Allison asks Bev yields tons of great information. Here are some of the highlights: how to choose the right sunscreen for everyone in your family, which sunscreen ingredients you should look for and which you should avoid and why, how to use the EWG app to check the safety of the products your family uses, Bev's recommendations for specific sunscreen products for the whole family, what SPF we should be using and how often we need to reapply, bug spray brands Bev recommends and tips for applying, how to treat a sunburn, whether sunscreen really expires, whether going outside unprotected to boost Vitamin D levels is a good idea, the scoop on all those foundation and SPF combos out there… and much more.

Notes from Bev:

– choose a 100% mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide

– avoid aerosol sprays to limit risk of exposure to benzene

– avoid chemical sunscreens with aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and trolamine salicylate (both were deemed unsafe by the FDA in 2019)

– avoid chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate (both are potential endocrine system disruptors and are not reef safe, but are found in nearly 65% of all non-mineral sunscreens)

– avobenzone is the least dangerous choice if you have to use a chemical sunscreen

– avoid sunscreens containing shea butter, petroleum, sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, retinols and niacinamide if you are prone to acne

You can find out more about Bev or ask her a question on her website, Instagram and Facebook:

www.bevsidders.com

https://www.instagram.com/bevsiddersskincare/

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35. Summer Travel Sleep Tips Jun 13, 2022

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Allison definitely learned from personal experience that summer vacations with infants or young children can be difficult. These adventures definitely can feel more like trips rather than vacations because young children still need round-the-clock care and they have the ability to derail any plans very quickly. In today's episode, Allison will help you navigate the sleep aspect of your summer travel so all the other pieces can flow more smoothly.

She'll cover how to work around naps and bedtime when traveling by car, how to best navigate your child's sleep schedule when flying, how to set up your child's sleep space in your new location, what items are true necessities when traveling with young children, what to do if you're sharing a bedroom with your child while you travel, and, probably most importantly, she'll walk you through how to reset your sleep habits quickly once you've come back home.

Allison recommends these products in this episode: travel white noise, Slumber Pod (use code SLEEPANDWELLNESS20 to save $20), travel toddler mattress

Allison mentions episode 26 on the crib to bed transition

Use this link to purchase a 30 minute call with Allison for personalized guidance

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34. Summer Sleep Schedules for Kids - Flexible or Not? Jun 06, 2022

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As summer approaches each year, Allison gets questions about relaxed summer bedtime schedules. Parents wonder whether they can shift bedtime later when kids don't need to wake for school. Or they need help explaining to their child why they have to go to bed when it's still light outside.

In today's episode, Allison will address some things to keep in mind if you're thinking about summer sleep schedules. She'll cover how to know if your child can be flexible with their sleep schedule or if they are more sensitive to bedtime changes. She'll give you some language to use if your child is asking why they need to go to bed when it's still light outside and how to keep your child's room dark all year long.

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