If bedtime feels like a battle, your child is waking during the night, or mornings are starting way too early, the issue may not be how much sleep your child is getting. It may be when they are going to sleep. In this episode, Allison explains one of the most important and overlooked concepts in children's sleep: sleep timing. Once a baby develops a mature sleep rhythm, sleep becomes less about wake windows and more about anchor start times that align with their natural biological clock. Every child has a natural "sleep wave," a time when their body is primed to fall asleep easily and stay asleep through the night. When bedtime lines up with that window, sleep becomes smoother. When it doesn't, families often see bedtime resistance, night wakings, and early morning wakings, even if their child is technically getting enough sleep. Allison shares how to recognize your child's sleep wave, what happens when you miss it, and why an earlier bedtime often leads to better sleep and later mornings, not earlier ones. She also addresses common concerns from working parents who worry about losing precious evening time with their child. Listen in if you have ever wondered: What time should my child go to bed? Is bedtime too late? Why is my child waking early? Why does bedtime suddenly feel so hard? This episode will give you practical tools to find the bedtime that works with your child's biology instead of against it. Click here to listen to the episode on YouTube Looking for expert guidance on your child's sleep? Allison offers two free age-specific guides to help you discover how much sleep kids need to thrive—at any age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place. Want more from Allison? Sign up here to get her weekly email with podcast updates and other helpful parenting topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Your rating and review help Allison reach and support more parents. On Apple Podcasts: Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the show, and tap "Write a Review." On Spotify: Click here to leave a rating or review. Don't miss an episode—subscribe so you're always up to date! Connect with Allison: Instagram | Facebook | Website | YouTube