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
The Truth About Teething and Sleep
If your baby or toddler has disrupted sleep, you may be tempted to blame teething, and you may be right.
There’s no question that for some babies, teething involves discomfort. But it may not be...
Napping at Daycare: Tips For a Smooth Transition
If your child is starting daycare, you may be worried about how well they'll nap when they're away from home.
If your little one is a great napper, you may be worried that the transition...
Reducing Nighttime Feedings
Getting up to feed your baby at night goes hand in hand with parenting, and as tiring as it can be, many moms and dads enjoy the opportunity those late-night feeds provide for extra...
Spring Forward – Tips For Daylight Saving Time
It is almost the start of Daylight Saving Time - time to turn the clocks ahead one hour. The good news is that spring is officially only a few weeks away. The bad news...
Holiday Travel Sleep Tips
Are you worried that holiday travel will wreak havoc with your child's sleep? Here are my top travel sleep tips to help you enjoy your vacation and have a happy, well-rested child.
1. Make your...
Back to School Bedtime
If your house is anything like my house, the chances are that your children's bedtime has crept a bit (or a lot) later over the summer. Since the last school bell rang in June,...
Bedtime Routines – Consistency Counts
We all know that a consistent bedtime routine helps children transition from being awake to falling asleep, but it isn't always that easy.
Think of bedtime as a two-step process. Parents often get confused about...
Transitioning From Two Naps to One
Is your toddler in the “one nap isn’t enough, but two naps are too much” phase? If so, they may need some help transitioning from two naps to one.
Most children are ready for the...
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 and friends, but if we bend the rules too much...
Tips For Transitioning Out of the Swaddle
Is the swaddle no longer working well for your baby?
Are you constantly re-swaddling throughout the night, or is your baby starting to roll from back to belly, making you worry that she'll be stuck...