Episode Details

Every child deserves more than “they’ll grow out of it.” In this comeback episode, Dr. Alison sits down with viral pediatric sleep specialist Sleep Doctor Chris to unpack why so many kids are snoring, melting down at bedtime, and dragging through the day—and when it’s actually a red flag, not “normal kid stuff.”

You’ll hear Dr. Chris’s deeply personal journey from exhausted, snoring kid to double board-certified sleep doctor and author of the new children’s book Sweet Dreams, a story that helps families and schools recognize sleep apnea and other sleep disorders through a child’s eyes. They break down what to watch for at night, how to advocate with your pediatrician (including the exact buzzwords to use), what really happens during a pediatric sleep study, and the key numbers on your child’s sleep report that most parents overlook.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s “ADHD,” mood swings, or school struggles might actually be a sleep problem, this episode will give you practical language, real-world treatment options—from nasal steroids to tonsil/adenoid surgery to CPAP—and the confidence to push for answers.