Does dinnertime feel like the most stressful part of your day?
Maybe your toddler refuses dinner, takes three bites and declares they're done, or suddenly becomes ravenous right as you're starting the bedtime routine.
Allison is joined by pediatric dietitian Kathy O'Bryan to discuss one of the biggest sources of stress for parents of toddlers: mealtime. Kathy shares practical strategies to help parents take the pressure off dinnertime, understand what normal toddler eating actually looks like, and build healthy feeding habits that support both nutrition and family connection.
Together, Allison and Kathy discuss why parents shouldn't put all of their eggs in the dinnertime basket, how daycare schedules can affect evening eating habits, and why a successful meal isn't always measured by how much your child eats. They also explore the connection between feeding, sleep, routines, and reducing the mental load that so many parents carry around meals.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why toddlers often eat less at dinner than parents expect
• How to evaluate your child's nutrition over days and weeks, not individual meals
• What "successful" mealtimes really look like
• How to reduce pressure around picky eating
• Why family meals matter even when life feels busy
• Simple ways to make dinnertime feel less stressful and more connected
• How your own nutrition and self-care affect your parenting
Whether you're navigating picky eating, dinnertime battles, or simply wondering if your toddler is eating enough, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident and less stressed.
Learn more about Kathy O'Bryan at her website or on Instagram
🎉 10-Year Anniversary Giveaways To celebrate 10 years of Sleep and Wellness Coach, Allison is hosting four weekly giveaways throughout June over on Instagram.
On the first four Mondays in June, a new giveaway will be posted featuring a mix of sleep and wellness favorites. To enter, follow along on Instagram and watch for each Monday's post.
It's a fun way to celebrate 10 years of supporting families—and to say thank you to the community that made it all possible.
Click here to listen to the episode on YouTube
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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.
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