SERVICES
Eating and Nutrition
We cover all aspects of this common source of stress in families including
the psychology and biology behind eating problems. Did you know that "fussy
eating" can actually be a phobia? Learn how to make healthy food
more appealing, to "hide" vegetables and fruit in tasty dishes
children will enjoy and to provide special dietary requirements in a busy
family. We also provide feeding and weaning advice from day one for new
parents or parents-to-be.
Sleep problems
These can really affect your quality of life! Did you know that most babies
can sleep through the night, all night on their own from 3 or 4 months,
given the right conditions? We cover all sleep-related issues such as
night fears, bed-wetting, from children who won't sleep alone, to those
who demand feeding in the night, etc. (Evening/night visits are available)
Sibling Rivalry
In a family, children of different dispositions, personalities and ages
are thrown together. Rivalry can be the cause of all sorts of undesirable
behaviour (some that might appear quite unrelated). Importantly it can
also cause negative relationships between family members or damage the
self-confidence in children involved.
Toddler tantrums
How to prepare for the "terrible twos. All children go through a stage
where they can seem very unreasonable little people. The temper tantrums
can be exhausting and really stretch your patience! The way you handle
it can make potential problems diminish and prevent bad habits (from both
parents and children) developing into negative behaviour patterns.
Breaking bad habits
Advice on giving up habits such as: the dummy, thumb-sucking, hair-twirling,
nail-biting, body rocking, the comforter, chewing that sleve or releasing
that favorite stinky toy to be laundered... Help on understanding the
reasons behind the behaviours and how best to discourage them.A habit
is an action we have performed so often it becomes an involuntary response.Understanding
that "bad habits" can be self-comforting or tesion reducing,and understanding
that to "cure" the problem children need to bring the behaviour back into
the realms of conciousness to re-gain choice,there are ways to help children
feel ready to give it up.
Twins and multiples
Twins and other multiples bring with them special practical problems and
emotional needs. Sally has looked after 6 sets of twins, 3 sets for the
first year of their lives. Advice includes how to: feed 2 babies at once,
organise a routine, make each child feel individually valued, whether
to have them sleeping together, whether they should be in the same class
in school etc. Practical advice from first-hand experience.
Special package for new / expectant parents
Advice on how to get your baby on the right track from Day One, a step-by-step
programme to set a routine and avoid common pitfalls. This includes expert
advice to help you sift through all the products, equipment and services
now available for babies and to find what's right for you.
Maximise your children's potential
Recognise and maximise your children's skills, intelligence and talents
whilst maintaining balance and caring for their self- esteem.
Improve communication with your children
Speak so they listen and understand. Increase the chances of them opening
up to you. Encourage questioning which doesn't seem like interrogation!
Begin some simple habits like creating opportunities and, using positive
language and acceptance of children's feelings, make the most of each
situation.
Group sessions
Most of Sally's work is personal and specific but she is also happy to
do group sessions to cover common problems. Would you like to host a small
group of friends at your home?
Nanny screening service
Advice from an ex -interviewee. What to look for, how to compare qualifications(including
those from overseas) , what questions to ask. As a nanny Sally was very
surprised by the minimal checking and information seeking carried out
by some agencies and potential clients. After all it's the most important
job in the world.
