Small Talk Podcast

Episode 13 — Why Do Children Always Want to Talk at Bedtime? You’ve had all afternoon. Dinner has happened. The dishes are done. Teeth are
brushed. The lights go off…and suddenly your child needs to talk. Not tomorrow. Not after breakfast. Now. In this Small Talk Solo, Leah looks at the strange phenomenon of bedtime becoming the moment children suddenly remember everything they’ve been meaning to tell you. Friendship problems, school worries, big questions, random thoughts — and occasionally something involving sharks, the dog or a question you couldn’t possibly have prepared for.
Yes, sometimes they’re stalling. But sometimes bedtime is simply when the world becomes quiet enough for the important stuff to come out. A warm and funny reminder that children don’t always talk when it’s convenient for us. Sometimes they talk when it finally feels right for them.

What is Small Talk Podcast?

Leah Rando-Poller founded Kids In The Middle to help families navigate separation, school transitions, and shared parenting challenges. Her approach combines compassion with structure, ensuring that children feel supported and parents have practical tools to guide them through change.
With more than three decades of experience as a teacher and school leader, Leah understands both how schools operate and how children respond emotionally to change. This background allows her to design effective handover models and support strategies that truly benefit students, families, and schools.