How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

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33. Baby Gifts and Registries with Ashley Sharp May 30, 2022

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Today's episode is a fun one. Allison shares baby gift and registry tips from the moms in her Have Baby, Need Sleep newborn sleep coaching program and her Sleep Tight community. Ashley Sharp, the owner of Allison's favorite local baby boutique, Green Bean Baby Boutique, joins Allison to share her product recommendations for babies and moms.

Check out Ashley's store at Green Bean Baby Boutique or https://www.instagram.com/greenbeancville

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32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy May 23, 2022

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Today we close out our four-part series dedicated to maternal mental health. Allison is joined by two friends, Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy, who share Allison's passion for helping new moms and have created a maternal coaching business called Mother Tree Wellness. They share the challenges they faced in their own personal postpartum journeys and offer concrete advice for moms navigating this major life transition.

Ellen and Holly share simple strategies moms can use to orient themselves to motherhood, find their sense of self again after giving birth and use the anchor points in their routines and relationships to find the peace and joy in this new phase of their life. They clarify what exactly maternal coaching is, who can benefit from this service and what other resources are available to new moms. They also provide specific guidance on how partners and those in the new mom's support network can lend support.

Learn more about Ellen and Holly at www.mothertreewellnessgroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/mothertreemoms

More help is available at Postpartum.net

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31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez May 16, 2022

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Today, we continue our series on maternal mental health with an insightful conversation between Allison and her dear friend, Caroline Vasquez. Caroline candidly shares her personal postpartum depression and anxiety journey in the hopes of helping other new moms. Caroline is a full-time working mom of two and we know many moms will relate to her.

Find more information at Postpartum.net

Allison mentions podcast episode 15: How Newborn Moms Can Get 4-5 Hours of Sleep

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30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis May 09, 2022

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Please be advised that suicide is discussed in this episode.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and we are dedicating all of our episodes in May to maternal mental health. Today, Allison has an emotional conversation with her friend, Britt Davis. Britt shares how her own maternal mental health and that of her friend, Allison, have forever changed her life. She shares her thoughts on how new moms, their spouses and the members of their support network can find help when they need it.

Find more information at Postpartum.net

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29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story May 02, 2022

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this Wednesday, May 4th, is World Maternal Mental Health Day. The purpose of World Maternal Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues so that more women will get treated and fewer will suffer. Allison is very passionate about the health of mothers and raising awareness about postpartum depression and anxiety. This week is the start of a 4 week podcast series focused on maternal mental health. In this first episode, Allison shares her own postpartum anxiety and maternal mental health story.

Maternal mental health is such an important topic. If you know an expecting or new mother, we encourage you to check in on them and share this month's episodes with them. And if you're struggling, we hope these episodes help you know that you are not alone, that you can get help and you will recover.

Visit postpartum.net for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety

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28. 3 Popular Approaches to Monster Fears That I Don't Recommend Apr 25, 2022

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In last week's episode we talked about nightmares and night terrors. That topic naturally leads to the conversation of nighttime fears, of which monsters are a common one. Today, Allison shares 3 popular approaches to helping children overcome their fear of monsters or other imaginative creatures and why she doesn't find these approaches to be helpful. She will also give you the language to use to help your child move past their nighttime fears.

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27. Nightmares and Night Terrors - What You Need to Know Apr 18, 2022

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Did you know that 40-50% of children will experience nightmares or night terrors? If you have a child who has experienced one or both, you know that these events can be very disruptive to sleep and sometimes they can be disturbing. The good news is that even if you have a child who is prone to nightmares or night terrors, there are things you can do to reduce or even eliminate these sleep disturbances. Today, Allison will help you identify which one you're dealing with and give you tools to help reduce them.

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From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use.

Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place.

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26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition Apr 11, 2022

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Are you considering moving your child from the crib to a bed? Is someone in your life pressuring you to ditch the crib? Trying to prepare for where your child will sleep when you bring a new baby home? Today's episode is for you. Allison often tells people that one of the most valuable pieces of advice she can give them is to keep their child in the crib longer than they think they need to. In today's episode, she's going to explain why she gives that advice and break down 5 myths about the crib to bed transition.

Access Allison's workshop, How to Prepare Your Child for a Smooth Crib to Bed Transition

Allison mentions Episode 11: Potty Training Without Disrupting Your Child's Sleep

Her recommended sleep sack

Find out more about Allison's Preschool Sleep Program

Click here to watch or listen on YouTube

From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use.

Want more from Allison? Sign up here to get her weekly email with podcast updates and other fun, helpful topics.

Looking for expert guidance on your child's sleep? Allison offers two free age-specific guides to help you discover how much sleep kids need to thrive—at any age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old

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25. 5 Ways I Ensure I Get a Good Night of Sleep Apr 04, 2022

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Sleep is so critical for our health. Allison has made improving her own sleep a true priority for quite some time now. She knows she's a better parent and overall much more productive if she is well rested. She could talk for hours about all the tactics she's tried in her quest for restorative sleep. Today, she's sharing how she tracks her sleep and the top five practices that have made the biggest improvements in the quality of her sleep.

Allison mentioned Episode 15 - How Newborn Moms Can Get 4-5 Hours of Sleep

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24. The Truth About Sleep Regressions During the First 2 Years Mar 28, 2022

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Nearly every day, Allison gets a message asking her thoughts on a certain sleep regression. Tired, frustrated parents can find an internet article on a "sleep regression" that occurs almost every month between 3 and 24 months. But are there really this many true developmental sleep leaps? The short answer is no, but listen in to hear Allison's detailed advice for each of the stages of development during the first two years. She'll share how to troubleshoot the trigger for a sleep disruption your baby might be experiencing so you can confidently address any problem that's developed in your house. This will be an episode you'll refer back to throughout your baby's first two years.

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