"Support from Sure Start"

Since receiving the first call and the offer of help from Sure Start my husband and I noticed a huge change to our family lifestyle.

We first contacted Sure Start because we felt out of our depth with our sons behavior and sleep routine, but with a couple of visits from Lynn this had all changed. Lynn supplied me with sleep charts and some great tips for keeping our son in his own room all night which was a huge success. Without Lynn's promise of a return visit I don't think we would have had the willpower to follow it through, but we did.

It has since meant that both our children are in bed at a reasonable time, giving us both time to wind down and relax, and also our own bed back at night.

The support for my sons behavior has too been incredible, I have learned ways to deal with his anger and tantrums, without getting myself angry or too upset. My son has also come to understand that he can't get his own way.

The support from Sure Start has also meant that my son and I can now enjoy a better relationship. I actually feel like he now loves me and we can understand each other more knowing what we both need and expect from each other.

Sure Start is the only kind of help or support I have received and without it we would still be struggling as a family.