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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...