Fireworks are fun—until they wake your toddler at 10 PM. In this episode, Allison Egidi is joined by fellow pediatric sleep coach and returning guest Ellen Hayden to talk all things July 4th, bedtime anxiety, and how to prep kids for loud nighttime celebrations. They cover real-life examples from Ellen’s son, who’s three and full of questions, and offer evidence-based tips for parents trying to keep bedtime intact during a noisy holiday weekend.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to frame fireworks in a positive light (without planting fear)

• Factors to consider when deciding whether to keep your child up for fireworks

• Why white noise can be your secret weapon

• How to prep for sleep disruptions without feeding anxiety

• What to do if your child wakes up during fireworks

• Allison’s go-to solution to recover from a night of firework-disrupted sleep
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 37: July 4th Fireworks and Sleep

• Episode 185: How To Help Your Child Sleep Without Extra Tuck-Ins – Allison and Ellen discuss how to help your child sleep through storms in the Before We Dive In segment at the beginning of episode 185
  
  

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