The crib to bed transition is a significant milestone in a young child’s life. In this episode, Allison is collaborating with Sophie Kuzjak, one of our sleep coaches, as Sophie prepares to move her daughter from her crib to her big girl bed. This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to make this transition so Sophie is handling it differently this time. This episode is dedicated to how Sophie has prepared her daughter, what steps they’ve taken to get ready, how they chose the optimal time to embark on this change (the second time around), and how all the members of her family are handling the emotions of the upcoming change.

 And then, stay tuned for episode 118, as the conversation continues. Sophie will share an update on how well her plan worked and her insights from the completed transition. She’ll provide the lessons she learned along the way, how she tackled the unexpected issues that arose, and what she would suggest other parents in her situation do differently.

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Once kids transition out of the crib, early morning wakings can become particularly tricky. In this episode, you’ll hear 3 quick tips that can help your child stay in their room in the morning, even if they wake up before their designated wake time in the morning.

Allison mentions Episode 46. The Key to Success with a Toddler Clock

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After each guest interview we do for the podcast, Allison asks our guests some rapid-fire questions unrelated to their area of expertise. Today’s episode is a compilation of all the great “bonus answers” they shared with us in the last six months. These five guests will share their best parenting advice, book and podcast and show recommendations, favorite meal they prepare at home, and the personal goal they are working towards this year.   

Links to the previous episodes referred to in this episode:

84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos

89. Ditching Mom Guilt, Setting Boundaries and Creating Balance with Stacey Olson 

104. What Your Child’s Preschool Teacher Wishes You Knew with Elizabeth Lane

105. What Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco

109. The Role of Electrolytes in Reducing Pregnancy Fatigue with Elizabeth Newton

57. Celebrating Our First Anniversary

90. Our Guests Have Even More To Say

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If you have a toddler or preschooler who has become a master at stalling before or during their bedtime routine, this episode is for you. Allison is sharing the benefits of using timers to help your child start and get through their bedtime routine. And even if you’ve tried timers in the past and didn’t think they helped, we encourage you to listen. There are a couple mistakes that parents often make when using timers. With easy tweaks, you may find the timer is your friend after all.

Some children really struggle when moving from one activity to another - transitions are hard! Timers can be a helpful tool during these transitions, even if your child has said they don’t like the timer or has ignored the timer in the past. Three transitions where Allison finds timers to be particularly helpful are to help end dinner, to help with moving into the beginning of the bedtime routine, and to indicate when it’s time to get out of a fun bath. 

Listen in as she walks you through her strategy with timers, the exact language to use with the timer during these three specific transitions, and what type of timers she feels work well with children.

Allison mentions Episode 13. Helping Your Picky Eater with Alisha Grogan 

Allison mentions these timers:

Two minute timer

Three minute timer

Five minute timer  

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So many sleep questions arise when parents think of traveling from the U.S. to Europe with young kids. What’s the ideal time of day to fly? Do I let the kids sleep on the plane? What if they don’t sleep well on the plane? How do we adjust to the new time zone? How do I manage sleep schedules so my kids are not overtired the whole trip? How do we fit in dinner at a restaurant and still make sure everyone gets the sleep they need? How to handle kids with different sleep needs on an international trip? The list goes on and on.

In today’s episode, Allison is sharing what she learned about managing her daughters’ sleep on her two trips to Europe. The first was a trip to Italy when her girls were 4 and 6 years old and the second was to France when they were 8 and 10 years old. From the moment you book the flight, she’s got you covered with her own personal experience and the guidance she shares with her clients.

And if you want to hear more from Allison about her travels to France, check out her blog post about her family’s recent trip to Paris. It includes packing tips with must-have items and her suggestions for things to do with kids in Paris.

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Allison and our new coaches, Sophie and Ellen, share gift ideas for the holiday season. They’re sharing suggestions for both the children and adults in your life, plus some items you may want to treat yourself to, as well! 

Allison mentions Episode 60. Sleep Products My Clients Loved in 2022

Details on the products mentioned in this episode:

Wine glasses: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1147123827/personalized-virginia-wine-glasses 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/657176173/charlottesville-va-map-stemless-wine 

Souper Cubes: https://amzn.to/3SF1G49 

Ice roller: https://amzn.to/3SGvEo7 

Kickee Pants: https://amzn.to/49rsZ7T 

Light up letter: https://amzn.to/47c2MJ6 

Light up sign: https://amzn.to/47odifH 

CrunchLabs: https://crunchlabs.pxf.io/6eROrm

Slumberpod: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2394681&u=2489823&m=145410&urllink=&afftrack= and use discount code: SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH for 5% off

The Nugget: https://nuggetcomfort.com/products/the-nugget-koala 

Joovy Ultralight Stand-On Double Stroller: https://amzn.to/3MHuMf5 

Bilibo: https://amzn.to/40MxFBg 

LOVEVERY:  ​https://lovevery.com

Custom Birthday Book: https://store.nytimes.com/products/the-custom-birthday-book?variant=36729583816 

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents face - what happens when your child finds out the truth about Santa Claus. Allison is sharing how her daughter first posed questions about Santa, how she handled telling her the truth, and how they both dealt with the emotions.  

Allison mentions Episode 105. What Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wishes You Knew with Meg Franco

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The holiday travel season is upon us. You may be preparing to take your family on a long car ride or be flying somewhere. Your travels may be taking you to stay with family or to stay in a hotel. Some children will be sleeping in their own room during these travels and some of you will need to roomshare. And on top of everything else, many will be traveling to different time zones. So today, Allison is sharing tips to help you with all of these different travel scenarios along with her advice on managing family expectations. 

Get 5% off a Slumberpod with Allison’s affiliate code, SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH

Allison’s favorite travel white noise machine

Allison mentions Episode 6. Managing Family Expectations

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Allison is joined by Elizabeth Newton, a registered dietician and prenatal nutrition specialist, to discuss tips for batting fatigue during pregnancy. Elizabeth has a true passion for optimizing women’s energy and vitality during pregnancy with whole foods and holistic wellness. 

While fatigue during pregnancy is complex and can often stem from a combination of multiple factors, one of the first things Elizabeth recommends to pregnant women looking to increase their energy level is to optimize their electrolyte intake. Listen in to hear Elizabeth cover these topics and more:

• the importance of electrolytes during pregnancy and lactation

• which minerals are included under the electrolyte umbrella

• why salt is often misunderstood and the role it can play to improve your health during pregnancy, particularly with conditions such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes

• that all salt is not created equal and how to choose one that will help you meet your needs of trace minerals

• how to evaluate electrolyte powders and choose one that’s right for you

• her own DIY electrolyte recipe

Learn more about Elizabeth on her website or on Instagram

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Allison believes that toddler clocks (or toddler light systems) are the most valuable sleep tool you can use for a child over the age of 2 years old. She recommends every parent gift one to their child on their second birthday. In today’s episode, however, she answers the question of whether toddler clocks can be helpful for children under 2. 

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

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Find out more about Allison’s on-demand workshop: How To Quickly Recover From A Sleep Regression (15-30 Months)

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