How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

By Allison Egidi | Pediatric Sleep Coach

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Episodes: 233

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From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—this is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, How Long 'Til Bedtime? delivers real solutions for everything 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, desperately want your evenings back, or just need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, we've got you covered.

Episode Date
232. Toddler Sleep Boundaries: Toys in Bed and Early Morning Play
Mar 24, 2026
231. How to Set Your Twins Up for Sleep Success
Mar 17, 2026
230. Sleep Starts With a Bed: Addressing Furniture Poverty for Families with Lauren Evans
Mar 10, 2026
229. Special Time: The Secret to Easier Bedtimes and Better Behavior
Mar 03, 2026
228. Spring Forward Sleep Tips: How to Handle Daylight Saving Time With Kids
Feb 24, 2026
227. Should Your Baby or Toddler Have a Set Morning Wake Time?
Feb 17, 2026
226. When to Transition Your Baby to One Nap a Day
Feb 10, 2026
225. Rethinking Bedtime Mantras: When "You Are Safe" Backfires
Feb 03, 2026
224. Your Child's Sleep Puzzle: Why Some Kids Sleep Easily (and Others Don't)
Jan 27, 2026
223. How to Help Tweens and Teens Get Enough Sleep—Even When They're Not Tired
Jan 20, 2026
222. Is It Time to Switch From the Crib to a Bed?
Jan 13, 2026
221. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Laura Brazan
Jan 06, 2026
220. [ENCORE] Answers To The 5 Most Asked Toddler Sleep Questions
Dec 30, 2025
219. [ENCORE] Introducing Solids and Developing Adventurous Eaters with Kim Grenawitzke
Dec 23, 2025
218. Why Screens Don't Belong in Your Child's Bedroom (And How to Set the Boundary)
Dec 16, 2025
217. The One Question That Changed My Approach to the Holidays This Year
Dec 09, 2025
216. How Long Sleep Training Really Takes — And How to Tell It's Working
Dec 02, 2025
215. How to Know If It's Time to Wean Night Feedings (Without Feeling Guilty)
Nov 25, 2025
214. Traveling, Hosting & Dining Out Gluten-Free During the Holidays
Nov 18, 2025
213. Holiday Travel Sleep Survival Guide: How to Help Your Baby, Toddler, or Big Kid Sleep Away From Home
Nov 11, 2025
212. Fall Reset Check-In: Small Habits That Boost Energy, Sleep, and Focus
Nov 04, 2025
211. You Are Not Alone: Understanding Pregnancy Loss with Andrea Clark
Oct 28, 2025
210. Fall Time Change Sleep Tips for Babies, Toddlers & Kids
Oct 21, 2025
209. Daycare Sleep: Why Your Child Sleeps Better (or Worse) There
Oct 14, 2025
208. Pacifiers and Sleep Training: Do You Really Have to Give Them Up?
Oct 07, 2025
207. The #1 Mistake Parents Make with Toddler Bedtime Routines (And What to Do Instead)
Sep 30, 2025
206. Sleep Training Without Cry It Out: Is It Really Possible?
Sep 23, 2025
205. Baby Sleep Myths: Why Wake Windows Aren't Evidence-Based (and What to Do Instead)
Sep 16, 2025
204. Fall Reset Routine: Morning Habits, Sleep Upgrades, and Simple Wellness Swaps
Sep 09, 2025
203. Look for the Helpers: Finding Healing in Kindness and Community
Sep 02, 2025
202. [ENCORE] The Key to Smooth Morning Routines for the School Year
Aug 25, 2025
201. [ENCORE] What Your Child's Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco
Aug 18, 2025
200. [ENCORE] What Your Child's Preschool Teacher Wishes You Knew with Elizabeth Lane
Aug 11, 2025
199. [ENCORE] Back to School Sleep Tips: Elementary Schoolers
Aug 04, 2025
198. [ENCORE] Back to School Sleep Tips: Preschoolers and Daycare
Jul 28, 2025
197. Drowsy But Awake: Your Key to Avoiding the 4-Month Sleep Regression
Jul 21, 2025
196. Daycare Naps vs. Bedtime Battles: What Parents Need to Know
Jul 14, 2025
BONUS EPISODE: Allison Needs Your Help!
Jul 09, 2025
195. Toddler & Baby Summer Sleep Regressions: Causes, Signs, and Quick Fixes
Jul 07, 2025
194. Fireworks & Bedtime: Helping Kids Sleep Through July 4th with Ellen Hayden
Jun 30, 2025
193. Men's Mental Health & Fatherhood with Dr. Dan Singley
Jun 23, 2025
192. Men Get Postpartum Depression Too: Christopher Rose's Story
Jun 16, 2025
191. Your Top 3 International Travel Sleep Challenges — Solved!
Jun 09, 2025
190. Your Top 3 Summer Travel Sleep Problems — Solved!
Jun 02, 2025
189. [ENCORE] Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy
May 26, 2025
188. Day/Night Confusion in Newborns: How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better
May 19, 2025
187. Teen Sleep & Anxiety: What a 12th Grader Wants Parents to Know with Lizzie Pisani
May 12, 2025
186. Should Feeding Be Part of Your Baby's Bedtime Routine?
May 05, 2025
185. How To Help Your Child Sleep Without Extra Tuck-Ins
Apr 28, 2025
184. The Problem with Car Naps
Apr 21, 2025
183. How Sleep Changes During Early Puberty
Apr 14, 2025
182. How To Respond When Your Child Says They Are Tired
Apr 07, 2025
181. Should you wait to sleep train because of teething?
Mar 31, 2025
180. How To End Your Toddler's Extra Bedtime Potty Breaks
Mar 24, 2025
179. Answers To The 5 Most Asked Toddler Sleep Questions
Mar 17, 2025
178. Melatonin and Children: Why I Don't Recommend It
Mar 10, 2025
177. Daylight Saving & Your Child's Sleep: Easy Steps to Transition
Mar 03, 2025
176. Tips For Choosing A Sleep Coach
Feb 24, 2025
175. The Benefits Of Working With A Sleep Coach Or Consultant
Feb 17, 2025
174. 4 Things I Like To See In Every Toddler's Room
Feb 10, 2025
173. 4 Things I Like To See In Every Infant's Room
Feb 03, 2025
172. How I Ditched My "Working Mom Bedtime Guilt"
Jan 27, 2025
171. Is It Ever Too Late To Sleep Train A Child?
Jan 20, 2025
170. How Many Naps For A Four Month Old?
Jan 13, 2025
169. Introducing Solids and Developing Adventurous Eaters with Kim Grenawitzke
Jan 06, 2025
168. [ENCORE] Sleep To Get By Or Sleep To Thrive? Sleep For 3 to 10 Year Olds
Dec 30, 2024
167. [ENCORE] 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition
Dec 23, 2024
166. Our Guests Dive Deeper - Part Two
Dec 16, 2024
165. Avoid A Sleep Regression Triggered By A New Sibling
Dec 09, 2024
164. Learning More About The Sober Curious Movement with Casey Davidson
Dec 02, 2024
163. Gift Ideas for Kids and Adults - Our Team Favorites
Nov 25, 2024
162. [ENCORE] Managing Holiday Travel and Family Expectations
Nov 18, 2024
161. An Easy Approach To Dropping Night Feedings
Nov 11, 2024
160. [ENCORE] Fall Time Change - Troubleshooting
Nov 04, 2024
159. Should you wake your baby from a nap?
Oct 28, 2024
158. [ENCORE] Fall Time Change - Avoiding Early Wakings
Oct 21, 2024
157. Sleep SOS - 3 Month Old Taking Short Naps and Hard To Get Back To Sleep
Oct 14, 2024
156. Is room sharing helping or hurting your baby's sleep?
Oct 07, 2024
155. Daycare Shifting To One Nap At 12 Months
Sep 30, 2024
154. My Partner Doesn't Want To Sleep Train Our Child
Sep 23, 2024
153. When is the best time to sleep train a child?
Sep 16, 2024
152. How to Balance Sleep and Evening Activities with Older Kids
Sep 09, 2024
151. Daycare Won't Cap or Drop My Child's Nap - Help!
Sep 02, 2024
150. How Two Small Changes Helped This Mom Achieve Smoother Bedtimes with Jessica Oliveri
Aug 26, 2024
149. The Power of Exposure in Building Inclusive Communities with Angela O'Brien
Aug 19, 2024
148. Back to School Sleep Tips: Elementary Schoolers
Aug 12, 2024
147. Back to School Sleep Tips: Preschoolers and Daycare
Aug 05, 2024
146. Going From One to Two: Fears and Challenges
Jul 29, 2024
145. Transitioning From One To Two Kids with Ellen Hayden
Jul 22, 2024
144. Our Guests Dive Deeper
Jul 15, 2024
143. [REPLAY] Choosing a Sunscreen with Bev Sidders
Jul 08, 2024
142. [REPLAY] July 4th Fireworks and Sleep
Jul 01, 2024
141. [REPLAY] Summer Travel Sleep Tips
Jun 24, 2024
140. Kid-Approved Summer Reads: Recommendations from My Elementary Schoolers
Jun 17, 2024
139. Identifying Your Values and Saying No With Confidence with Stacey Olson
Jun 10, 2024
138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know
Jun 03, 2024
137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis
May 27, 2024
136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice
May 20, 2024
135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
May 13, 2024
134. When and How to Introduce and Handle Loveys
May 06, 2024
133. Encouraging Our Children To Engage More With Household Responsibilities with Lori Sugarman-Li
Apr 29, 2024
132. Managing Early Risers: Letting Your Child Turn On Lights and Play in the Morning
Apr 22, 2024
131. Bedtime Stalling: Natural Consequences Can Help
Apr 15, 2024
130. Why You Should Always Sleep With Bedroom Doors Closed
Apr 08, 2024
129. Co-Parenting and Single Parenting with Alicia Robertson
Apr 01, 2024
128. Sleep To Get By Or Sleep To Thrive? Sleep For 3 to 10 Year Olds
Mar 25, 2024
127. Going Back To Work After Maternity Leave: My Story
Mar 18, 2024
126. Transitioning Back To Work After Maternity Leave with Rebecca Olson
Mar 11, 2024
125. Daylight Saving: How To Easily Shift Your Child's Sleep
Mar 04, 2024
124. My Parenting Mantra: Reserve The Right To Change My Mind
Feb 26, 2024
123. Choosing A Daycare: The Most Important Sleep Questions To Ask
Feb 19, 2024
122. Self-Leadership as a Parent with Kara Ryska
Feb 12, 2024
121. The Advice I Was Most Grateful For Before I Gave Birth
Feb 05, 2024
120. How To Choose a Temperature and Dress Your Child For Sleep
Jan 29, 2024
119. Ditching Mom Guilt and Managing Overwhelm with JoAnn Crohn
Jan 22, 2024
118. How To Execute a Smooth Crib to Bed Transition with Sophie Kuzjak - Part Two
Jan 15, 2024
117. How To Execute a Smooth Crib to Bed Transition with Sophie Kuzjak - Part One
Jan 08, 2024
116. How To Help Your Child Stay In Their Room In The Morning
Jan 01, 2024
115. Our Guests Have Even More To Say - Part Two
Dec 25, 2023
114. How To Use A Timer to Help With Bedtime
Dec 18, 2023
113. How To Help Your Child Sleep When Traveling To Europe
Dec 11, 2023
112. Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List - Our Team Favorites
Dec 04, 2023
111. How My Daughter Found Out The Truth About Santa
Nov 27, 2023
110. [REPLAY] Managing Holiday Travel and Family Expectations
Nov 20, 2023
109. The Role of Electrolytes in Reducing Pregnancy Fatigue with Elizabeth Newton
Nov 13, 2023
108. Q&A - Can A Toddler Clock Work For Children Under 2 Years Old?
Nov 06, 2023
107. How Many Hours of Sleep Do Babies Need?
Oct 30, 2023
106. The End of Daylight Saving Time and Your Child's Sleep
Oct 23, 2023
105. What Your Child's Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco
Oct 16, 2023
104. What Your Child's Preschool Teacher Wishes You Knew with Elizabeth Lane
Oct 09, 2023
103. Sleep SOS - 8 Year Old Can't Fall Asleep On Her Own
Oct 02, 2023
102. Sleep SOS - Sudden Dropped Nap
Sep 25, 2023
101. The Key to Smooth Morning Routines for the School Year
Sep 18, 2023
100. My Story - Why I Became A Sleep Coach
Sep 11, 2023
99. Understanding Natural Sleep Talent
Sep 04, 2023
98. 4 Signs Your Kindergartner Could Benefit From More Sleep
Aug 28, 2023
97. 3 Tips For Keeping Toddler Sleep on Track with a New Baby
Aug 21, 2023
96. Determining When A Sick Child Needs To See The Doctor with Dr. Stephanie Grice - Summer Pediatrician Series #3
Aug 14, 2023
95. Q&A - If my child naps well on a cot at daycare, are they ready for a big kid bed?
Aug 07, 2023
94. When To Introduce a Pillow and Blanket
Jul 31, 2023
93. 5 Ways I Went About Reducing Toxins In My Home
Jul 24, 2023
92. Understanding The Growth Chart with Dr. Stephanie Grice - Summer Pediatrician Series #2
Jul 17, 2023
91. A Simple Bedtime Routine That Takes 30 Minutes Or Less
Jul 10, 2023
90. Our Guests Have Even More To Say
Jul 03, 2023
89. Ditching Mom Guilt, Setting Boundaries and Creating Balance In Your Life with Stacey Olson
Jun 26, 2023
88. Should You Wake Your Baby To Feed Them At Night?
Jun 19, 2023
87. Making The Most of Your Child's Well Visit with Dr. Stephanie Grice - Summer Pediatrician Series #1
Jun 12, 2023
86. When to Stop Swaddling and How to Make the Transition
Jun 05, 2023
85. The Benefits of Incorporating a Song Into Your Baby's Bedtime Routine
May 29, 2023
84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos
May 22, 2023
83. How Can I Make My Child Flexible When it Comes to Sleep?
May 15, 2023
82. The Postpartum Journey from the Perspective of Three Husbands with Mike Vasquez, Alex Grant and Todd Kennedy
May 08, 2023
81. How Much Sleep Does a Toddler or Preschooler Need?
May 01, 2023
80. Thumb Sucking - Breaking the Habit
Apr 24, 2023
79. The Freedom of a Consistent Sleep Schedule
Apr 17, 2023
78. Infertility and IVF - Caring For Yourself with Michelle Streeter
Apr 10, 2023
77. Separation and Divorce: Managing Your Child's Sleep At Different Homes
Apr 03, 2023
76. Q&A - When should I stop putting my child in a sleep sack?
Mar 27, 2023
75. 5 Products I'm Loving Right Now
Mar 20, 2023
74. Helping a Toddler and a Baby Share a Room
Mar 13, 2023
73. A Conversation with My Best Friend with Laura Pflum
Mar 06, 2023
72. Cultivating Adult Friendships with Amanda Sovik-Johnston
Feb 27, 2023
71. The Truth About Growing Pains and Sleep
Feb 20, 2023
70. Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Danielle Bailey
Feb 13, 2023
69. Sleep SOS - Teething and Sleep Struggles
Feb 06, 2023
68. Helping Babies Sleep Better at Daycare
Jan 30, 2023
67. Drowsy But Awake - Troubleshooting
Jan 23, 2023
66. Hitting the Rolling Milestone with Dr. Kristi Hammerle
Jan 16, 2023
65. Drowsy But Awake - What You Need to Know
Jan 09, 2023
64. Nap, Rest Time or Drop the Nap? Let's Discuss.
Jan 02, 2023
63. Learning to Read - What I Discovered After My Daughter's Struggle
Dec 26, 2022
62. Encouraging My Girls to Dream Big
Dec 19, 2022
61. New Year Habits - My Year in Review
Dec 12, 2022
60. Sleep Products My Clients Loved in 2022
Dec 05, 2022
59. Dealing with Dietary Restrictions Around the Holidays
Nov 28, 2022
58. Managing Holiday Travel and Family Expectations
Nov 21, 2022
57. Celebrating Our First Anniversary
Nov 14, 2022
56. Fall Time Change - Troubleshooting
Nov 07, 2022
55. Get Sleep Back on Track After Halloween
Oct 31, 2022
54. Fall Time Change - Avoiding Early Wakings
Oct 24, 2022
53. Conquering Nighttime Fears and Nightmares with Addison Egidi
Oct 17, 2022
52. Orthodontics Can Improve More Than Just Your Smile with Dr. Andrew Glassick
Oct 10, 2022
51. Q&A - How do I trust a babysitter to put my child to bed?
Oct 03, 2022
50. Helping Grandparents Follow Your Sleep Plan and Schedule
Sep 26, 2022
49. Taking the Stress Out of Family Photos with Leah O'Connell
Sep 19, 2022
48. 5 Things That Improved When I Dropped Gluten
Sep 12, 2022
47. My Decision to Limit Screen Time
Sep 05, 2022
46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock
Aug 29, 2022
45. Cutting Out Snacks and Milk at Bedtime
Aug 22, 2022
44. Back to School Sleep Tips
Aug 15, 2022
43. Every Breastfeeding & Feeding Journey is Unique with Dr. Stephanie Grice
Aug 08, 2022
42. How I Got Diagnosed With Hashimotos
Aug 01, 2022
41. My Feeding Journey: It Didn't Go As Planned
Jul 25, 2022
40. Bedtime and Nighttime Passes - Why I No Longer Recommend Them
Jul 18, 2022
39. 5 Products I'm Loving Right Now
Jul 11, 2022
38. Q&A - Is it a good idea to introduce a pacifier?
Jul 04, 2022
37. July 4th Fireworks and Sleep
Jun 27, 2022
36. Choosing a Sunscreen with Bev Sidders
Jun 20, 2022
35. Summer Travel Sleep Tips
Jun 13, 2022
34. Summer Sleep Schedules for Kids - Flexible or Not?
Jun 06, 2022
33. Baby Gifts and Registries with Ashley Sharp
May 30, 2022
32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy
May 23, 2022
31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez
May 16, 2022
30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis
May 09, 2022
29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story
May 02, 2022
28. 3 Popular Approaches to Monster Fears That I Don't Recommend
Apr 25, 2022
27. Nightmares and Night Terrors - What You Need to Know
Apr 18, 2022
26. 5 Myths About the Crib to Bed Transition
Apr 11, 2022
25. 5 Ways I Ensure I Get a Good Night of Sleep
Apr 04, 2022
24. The Truth About Sleep Regressions During the First 2 Years
Mar 28, 2022
23. Good News About The 4 Month Sleep Regression
Mar 21, 2022
22. 4 Tips For Navigating Sleep When Your Child Is Sick
Mar 14, 2022
21. Spring The Time Forward With Confidence
Mar 07, 2022
20. Breaking Up With The Pacifier
Feb 28, 2022
19. Exploring Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Jo Cronly
Feb 21, 2022
18. Practicing Self-Care At Home
Feb 14, 2022
17. How I Found A Fitness Routine That Stuck
Feb 07, 2022
16. Helping Your Child Identify As a Good Sleeper with Ainsley Egidi
Jan 31, 2022
15. How Newborn Moms Can Get 4-5 Hours of Sleep
Jan 24, 2022
14. Q&A - My Child Won't Let Dad Put Her To Bed
Jan 17, 2022
13. Helping Your Picky Eater with Alisha Grogan
Jan 10, 2022
12. New Year Habits
Jan 03, 2022
11. Potty Training Without Disrupting Your Child's Sleep
Dec 27, 2021
10. Why I Don't Recommend a Dream Feed After 12 Weeks
Dec 20, 2021
9. The Truth About Night Lights and Fear of the Dark
Dec 13, 2021
8. Parenting Anxious Toddlers and Preschoolers with Natasha Daniels
Dec 06, 2021
7. Putting Your Oxygen Mask On First
Nov 29, 2021
6. Managing Family Expectations
Nov 22, 2021
5. Holiday Travel and Sleep
Nov 15, 2021
4. 3 Tips for Easier Bedtimes with your Toddler, Preschooler or Early Elementary Age Child
Nov 08, 2021
3. Navigating the Fall Time Change
Nov 01, 2021
2. Q&A - Struggling with the Transition Down to One Nap
Oct 28, 2021
1. My Case for an Early Bedtime
Oct 24, 2021