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
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Sleep Tips For Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 a.m.
That means we'll all be setting our clocks ahead one hour. For parents of...