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
Baby Sleep 101: Facts That Every Parent Should Know
"Baby and Child Sleep" - Google those words (maybe you already have?), and you'll be overwhelmed by the thousands of websites, articles, and books that hold the promise of a good night's sleep. Yes,...
Teen and Tween Sleep – Shifting Bedtimes and Sleep Deprivation
In a few weeks, my son will officially become a teenager. It's hard to believe, but undeniable – in a little over a year, he's grown five inches, his voice has dropped an octave,...
Tips For Early Rising
Is your child an early riser? My son has always been ready to start the day at 6:00 a.m., which has been challenging for a night owl like me. Over the years, I’ve adjusted,...
Transitioning From Nap Time To Quiet Time
Is your preschooler’s nap starting to unravel?
Is it taking them longer and longer to fall asleep, or is their nap getting shorter and shorter in length? Are they singing, chatting, and getting up...
Dream Feeds – What They Are and When To Use Them
Have you ever heard the term “dream feed” and wondered exactly what it means? Here’s the scoop on what dream feeds are and aren’t and how to determine if they can help your baby (and...
Why Sleep Training Didn’t Work For Your Child
Did sleep training not work for your child? Do you feel like you did everything you were supposed to do, but your child never made any real progress? Or did bedtime improve, but night...
Eliminating Bedtime Bottles
If your child has celebrated their first birthday and still drinks from a bottle, your pediatrician is probably encouraging you to switch to a cup.
That recommendation may send shivers down your spine. Toddlers can...
Potty Training and Sleep
Is potty training affecting your child’s sleep?
Are they fighting naps, stalling at bedtime, getting out of bed repeatedly, or waking up early? If this goes on at your house, it's no surprise. We...
Night Time Separation: Bridging the Gap Between Bedtime and Morning
For some children, saying good night is easy. They may negotiate an extra book at bedtime or hop out of bed once or twice, but in the end, a tuck-in and a kiss are...
School-Aged Children and Sleep
Did you know that a typical kindergartener needs eleven hours of sleep to be considered well-rested? Or that a typical middle schooler needs nine or ten and a high schooler needs eight or nine?
Getting...