These are a few extracts from the testimonials and letters of thanks I have received this year.
"Jane provided a reassuring and non-judgemental presence in our home for the few hours she was here to “trouble shoot” our two boys (aged 3 1/2 and 1 1/2). She listened well and took notes, asking specific questions which helped to open our eyes to some of the underlying problems we had been experiencing. She gave us a fresh insight into the potential causes for our younger boy’s sleep problems and erratic routine and offered advice in a friendly and supportive way - real solutions, not just the usual "it’ll get better eventually, its just a phase" kind of rubbish you would hear from your health visitor! And by staying with us for our evening tea-time, she was able to support us through the tactics to use to encourage our older boy to eat (also applicable to getting him to do other things without moaning). Lo and behold, the very next day we had at least an extra hour of sleep, a relatively fuss-free lunch and tea, a whole mile of walking from the older boy (a new record for him!) and we have binned the dummies. The advice has stuck with us and continues to be of help to keep us functioning smoothly as a family. Thank you Jane!". Anna, August 2009
"Jane had been Theo’s maternity nurse and when at 8 months we were having problems getting Theo to drop the night feeds, I asked her for help and advice. At first she suggested we got a better day time routine of naps going and after that had been working well for a week or so, she came and stayed with us for 2 nights. In just that time she got Theo down to just one feed in the night (down from 4). Jane then helped us work out a plan to help him drop the final feed which he did a few days later. It transformed our lives. In less than 2 weeks we went from a baby who never had proper naps during the day and woke for feeds every 2/3 hours to one who has regular morning and afternoon naps and sleeps 12 hours at night. This was all achieved without ever resorting to leaving Theo to scream and in such a short space of time; it was nothing short of miraculous". June 2009
"When I was having some difficulties with my daughter Abigail (nearly 3), I was given Jane’s number. Abigail wasn’t settling very well at night, didn’t eat very much and had some behavourial problems. I initially booked Jane to stay with us for 3 days but Jane ended up going home after just a day and a half! Within 24 hours of Jane being with us Abigail sat at the table and ate a full meal! On the second night Abigail was asleep by 7.30! She had stopped hitting and spitting and just seemed like a different child!
Jane is very professional and knowledgeable but very gentle and caring at the same time. I trusted her 100% and I would highly recommend her. I will definately be booking Jane when baby number 2 comes along. She is our fairy godmother!! Thank you". Ceri, Jay and Abigail, May 2009