Episode 112: Master the bedtime routine
From Brand New Little People by Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)
February 2, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss the importance of a bedtime routine for children and provide tips on how to establish one effectively.
Everyone says that a good bedtime routine is super important for children. But has anyone ever told you why? Or how to set up a great bedtime routine for your little one? In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive right in, so you can learn what’s happening in your child’s brain when you begin their bedtime routine, how to set up a great bedtime routine for your baby, toddler, or older child, and what to do if bedtime, feels more like heading in to battle, than the relaxing wind down you hoped it would be. Need support? 🙋♀️ See Dr Fallon in our Telehealth clinic 🏢 Local to Melbourne? Visit Dr Laura for an in-person appointment at Victorian Children's Clinic ✅ Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs for immediate support. Give us some love! ☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee! 📲 Follow us on instagram | Facebook | TikTok 💖 Tell your mates about us Subscribe 🔽 ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr Fallon Cook, Dr Laura Conway
Topics covered
- bedtime routine
- child sleep
- parenting tips
- sleep practitioners
- child development
Keywords
- bedtime routine
- children's sleep
- parenting
- sleep tips
- child development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Victorian Children's Clinic, Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic, Telehealth clinic
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