Alison Bevan
As a pediatric sleep consultant, Alison is dedicated to helping families get a good night's sleep. She divides her time between her private practice, Sleepytime Coach and The Center For Advanced Pediatrics, where she is the staff sleep specialist. She is a Gentle Sleep Coach, Happiest Baby Educator, and member of The International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. Alison lives in Norwalk with her husband Michael and 14 year old son Dylan (who wasn't always, but is now an excellent sleeper!) sleepytimecoach.com
Why Your Child Is Overtired and Wired
Have you ever had this happen?
You’re tired at your regular bedtime but still have things to do, so you power through the exhaustion. Two...
Is Your Child’s Snoring a Problem?
We all know adults who snore, but snoring in children is common, too. According to the National Sleep Association, most children snore occasionally, and...
The Excuse Me Drill: Using Praise to Promote Independent Sleep
Does your child struggle to stay in bed after lights out? Do they get back out of bed, call out repeatedly, or need you...
5 Things You Can Do Today To Improve Your Child’s Sleep
If you’ve started the new year with a resolution to improve your child’s sleep, and you’re not sure where to begin, here are five...
The Best Bedtime Excuses Ever
If you’re the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you’ve probably already heard many of the classic bedtime stalling excuses. “I’m thirsty,” and “I...
How To Keep Fireworks From Ruining Your Child’s Sleep
Managing our children’s sleep during the holidays is a balancing act. We want them to enjoy as much special time as possible with family...
How to Use a Child Sleep Clock
Does your child sleep in a big kid bed, and are you having trouble convincing them to stay in it?
Do they get out repeatedly...
How to Use a Bedtime Pass
In a perfect world, kids would cooperate at bedtime and drift asleep without a peep. In the real world, convincing your child to go...
Crib Climbing: Keeping Your Little Escape Artist Safe
The first time it happens is a heart-stopper! You’re tucking them into their crib one minute, and five minutes later, they’re standing at the...
Pacifiers and Sleep
Does your little one fall asleep with a pacifier in their mouth and wake up when it falls out? If you put it back...