Welcome to our newsletter, a vibrant companion to our podcast that aims to empower and inspire grandparents and parents alike. Each edition offers a comprehensive overview of our latest episode, new developments and milestones within our community, along with reflections on recent interviews, summarizing valuable insights to help nurture and support you and your family. Thanks for being part of our community!
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Podcast Spotlight-
Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach- Allison Egidi.
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🌙 Episode 86 Spotlight: Finally Solving the Sleep Crisis with Allison Egidi
This week, we're bringing in the expert to tackle one of the most exhausting challenges facing parents and grandparents: sleep! 😴
Join us for Episode 86 as we welcome Allison Egidi, a certified pediatric sleep coach and host of the How Long 'Til Bedtime podcast. Allison is living proof that even the most dedicated caregivers can feel defeated by chronic sleeplessness, but she turned her personal journey from a sleep-deprived parent into a mission to help families thrive.
Key Takeaways for Grandparents:
- The Age-Specific Strategy: Allison shares her expertise on solving sleep struggles from infancy all the way through elementary school, meaning her advice is relevant whether you're caring for a toddler or an eight-year-old.
- Restorative Rest for Everyone: Discover the practical, actionable strategies that focus on improving sleep for the child but are designed to ensure the caregiver (that's you!) also gets the restorative rest they desperately need.
- Beyond the Basics: Learn about the common mistakes families make and the simple tweaks you can implement tonight to shift the dynamic and foster healthy, long-term sleep habits for your grandchild.
Don't let sleepless nights derail your energy and patience. Tune in to this essential conversation to find the peace and rest your family deserves!
👉 Listen to Episode 86 - 3 Things You Didnt Know About Sleep Deprivation.
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Insights & Inspirations
A calendar of this month's episodes.
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Joyful Updates
We’re going places! Our podcast has reached some milestones since we launched in June and more…
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💤 Episode Spotlight: Finally Finding the "Off Switch" for Sleep
If you're raising grandchildren, you know that sleep issues can be one of the most draining challenges, especially when dealing with children on the autism spectrum or those with other developmental differences. When you've tried every natural supplement, bedtime routine, and incentive with no success, it's easy to feel defeated.
This week’s episode features incredible insights from sleep coach Allison Egidi, who offers practical, science-backed solutions that actually work—often without relying on more pills or endless negotiations.
🔴 The Red Light Breakthrough: A Game-Changer
I shared my own struggle with Allison: my granddaughter, who is on the spectrum, has natural melatonin deficiencies and requires a light to be on in her room to fall asleep. We tried melatonin supplements, magnesium, and every incentive under the sun, but the bright light made quality sleep impossible.
Allison gave me a simple, yet brilliant, tip that has been a game-changer: replacing the regular bright light bulb with a red light bulb!
- Why it works: Blue and white light (from standard bulbs and screens) actively suppresses the production of melatonin, the hormone your body needs to feel sleepy. Red light, however, does not interfere with the body's natural sleep chemistry. It allows the child to still have a comforting presence of light while letting their brain begin the process of falling asleep.
More Tips for Peaceful Nights
This is just one of the insightful, practical solutions Allison shares in the full episode. Tune in to learn more about:
- Optimizing the bedroom environment for sensitive sleepers.
- Creating "sleep anchors" to help children transition from activity to rest.
- Non-incentive-based strategies for managing bedtime anxiety and stalling.
I truly hope Allison’s advice will be as insightful and encouraging for you as her red-light tip has been for my family. Here’s to finding your peaceful nights!
Best,
Laura Brazan
CEO/Founder
https://www.grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org/
