“Compassionate and understanding”

I had a very discouraging experience with another sleep consultant and so I was a bit reluctant to give it a try with Suzy. A friend had told me she was fantastic so I decided to to go for it. Suzy was so approachable right from the start. Even before I hired her, she responded to my email by emailing me from her phone while vacationing in the Grand Canyon. Once we started sleep training she was a great support for me, consistently answering my questions and giving feedback that was timely and clear. I could email her while my baby was crying and get her response in time to apply her suggestions. She was always compassionate and understanding. She clearly puts her heart into her work and cares deeply about each baby's success. My twins are now on a daily schedule which gives us all a sense of stability and predictability. Also we have moved beyond the tears at bedtime and our twins snuggle in and go to sleep easily. I am so appreciative of all that Suzy did for us!

Kendall, mother of twins in Boulder, CO

For Dads Too!

"It just donned on me that I'm having a harder time adjusting to our second baby than my wife is. Thanks for your diligence, your attention to details, and your encouragement.  Your advise is practical and easy.  Maybe you should also have another website called:  DADfriendSOS.  On behalf of all the Dads....  thanks for all your help!!!"

Scott in Brea, CA

“I would have given up...”

“My experience with Suzy has been very positive. She has such a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to babies and children. Recently, she has helped me work through breastfeeding difficulties with my newborn son. I'm so happy that I have her guidance and suggestions. It is one thing to read a book and get ideas and another to actually have personal contact with someone as helpful as Suzy. She always makes herself available to talk or e-mail. I really feel that it is important to have my questions or concerns answered as quickly as possible.

“In one instance, I was having a tough feeding with the baby and over the phone, while it was happening, I followed her suggestion, and the baby became completely calm and finished his feeding in peace. It was such a relief. I'm certain that I am still breastfeeding because of her support through those tough times. It is hard to know how valuable Suzy is if you haven't worked with her yet. My husband and I feel lucky to have her as a resource and we will continue to work with her in the future with concerns/topics.”

Kelly in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

“She genuinely cares for me and my twins”

“We have 5 month old twins.  They were feeding every 45 minutes and were not napping during the day.  Suzy helped us get them on a very nice schedule.  Both girls are now taking three naps a day, eating every few hours and the best part is that they are both on the same schedule.  So now, everyone naps, eats, plays and goes to bed at the same time.  It is great to have breaks during the day when we can actually get something done and separate times that are devoted to playing with the girls.  Twins are a handful plus our twins have very different needs and personalities.  Suzy was very helpful and supportive in identifying and helping us with our specific challenges.  She is very responsive and was always available to help us with our intermediate challenges.  The best thing is that she genuinely cares about you and your children.”

Kathy in Cypress, CA

“Enjoying life and daughter so much more”

“Our daughter was nearing six months and my return to work was quickly approaching when I realized that I couldn’t continue what I was doing to get her to sleep much longer. I was spending a lot of time/effort trying to get our daughter to take longer naps. But they hardly were ever even an hour long! I had little time for much else other than eating a quick meal and a very quiet shower so as to not wake the little monster. I had read parts of some books that friends recommended (Healthy Sleep Habits, Your Fussy Baby, Sleep Easy Solution) but they never seemed to apply to our special case. Our daughter was extremely fussy for the first 3+ months with some sensory processing dysfunction (really just the inability to self soothe). Basically, our daughter needed me or my husband to soothe her including getting her to go to sleep AND fall back to sleep. THIS is what was making me/us crazy!

“A friend of mine who had successfully worked with Suzy to her son to sleep through the night recommended her to me and I thought “what do I have to lose?” I was at a complete loss for what to do besides spend hours trying to get her to sleep.

 

“Finally, we found something that worked! On the first day, our daughter was not so happy initially with the new plan but made do. HOWEVER, she actually put herself to sleep for both naps (eventually after minimal crying) and even back to sleep for the afternoon nap! She even started sucking her thumb and self-soothing for the first time that initial week! I was amazed! So I continued with the plan and she is now falling asleep on her own for naps and sleeping 12 hours at night!

 

“My daughter is so much happier and well-rested and my husband and I are much happier! We are all getting so much more rest AND we have more time for other fun stuff because our energy is not all going to getting her to sleep. We can enjoy life and our daughter so much more.

 

“Suzy’s help has made a huge difference in our lives, and made going back to work much more manageable. Suzy is very responsive on email or over the phone. She is very understanding and appreciative of the uniqueness of our daughter. I would recommend Suzy to anyone whose baby isn’t sleeping well day/night or both, like us. The grass is greener on the other side of this fence!

Kerry in Boulder, CO

“Why did we wait this long?"

“Our fifteen-month-old daughter was waking up in the middle of the night almost every night, needing to be rocked back to sleep. Sometimes we couldn’t get her to fall back asleep even after trying to give her milk and we’d be up for hours in the middle of the night. We were afraid to let her cry because we thought she’d wake her sister. When we followed Suzy’s advice, we had a couple of hard nights of training. We couldn’t believe that by the third night, just like Suzy said, our daughter slept through the entire night. Our entire family began getting the sleep we needed.”

Jan in Cypress, CA

“Upgrade in Quality of Life"

“It's one thing to read about how to get your baby to sleep through the night-it's another to actually do it. I read several good books on the subject but being a first time mom, I still had a lot of questions and concerns. I was unsure of when he should sleep or eat and didn't know how to go about guiding my four month old into a routine that was not only good for him but good for the family as a whole.

“Suzy was there for me by email and by phone (she'd even call me to check in sometimes!) through the entire process. She walked with me through the process step-by-step, giving me the reassurance, feedback, and customized kind of attention I needed.

“After just a few days of working with Suzy, our son is now sleeping 10-hours a night, falling asleep on his own for three solids naps during the day, and our time together when he's awake is so much more fun.

“There's no question that my husband's and my quality of life has improved dramatically (my husband says he wants to erect a shrine to Suzy in our house : ) and we believe our son is happier too.

“We didn't know what we were missing! My husband and I are simply thrilled!"

Alycia in Boulder, CO

“Off to a Great Confident Start!"

“Every new parent needs Suzy! Having her with us those first few days after coming home was invaluable. We feel so equipped and confident to care for our son after all her practical tips and help. We don’t know what we would have done without her!”

Mr. & Mrs. C. in Carson City, NV

“Lifestyle Change at 18 Months"

“During the process of changing my son's sleeping pattern, Suzy was readily available through phone calls and email to give additional advice and reassurance. Because of her consistent follow-up and prompt response to my questions, I was able to put to rest many of the concerns and doubts that arose.

“Since working with Suzy to change my son's sleeping patterns he has made a complete turnaround. He falls asleep on his own, sleeps through the night and has lengthened his daily naps.

“I am so appreciative and thankful that I had the opportunity to work with Suzy. She is so knowledgeable and caring.”

Kelly in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

“Quick Feedback”

“Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for all of your help, your kindness and compassion, your wisdom and always prompt responses. You even remained optimistic when I was discouraged and reminded me that we were making progress. The twins are doing well! It feels very good to have a consistent schedule and to be free of all the second-guessing and doubting myself.

“My daughter still cries a little before going to sleep, but only for 10-20 minutes and not the loud hysterical kind of crying. She usually wakes after 30 minutes but then goes back to sleep within 5 minutes. I get them up when they wake after about an hour and 15 minutes and they seem well-rested and good to go. They are also willing and able to play quietly and patiently now in their cribs if I don't go immediately to get them. Nights are consistent as are bedtimes and waketimes and I think we all appreciate the predictability of that.

“They recently got sick for the first time and I decided that illness trumps everything else. We strayed from the schedule for a few days, napping more and soothing more, but after they got better we were able to pick up our routine again without a problem.

“I also really appreciate how available you have been these days. It really helps to get such quick feedback and to hear your encouragement when things are hard. Thanks for understanding!!

“I will certainly recommend you to everyone I meet!

“Thank you for your dedication and your generosity.”

Kendall, mother of twins in Boulder, CO

“No More Sleep Deprivation"

“Our first child had acid reflux since she was 2 months old. She was not drinking nor napping consistently, and at 4 months was not sleeping through the night. After meeting with Suzy, she said she was confident that she could help us. I was very pessimistic because I had accepted that my daughter’s habits would not be broken. Was I wrong! Ever since we have been with Suzy, J has been eating and sleeping amazingly well. She naps twice a day for 2 hrs at a time and just this past week she started sleeping 12 hours straight at night-and with no pacifier! We feel that we can go to Suzy for any questions about our daughter. She always has the answers because of her knowledge and experience with infants. She shows a constant concern about the well being of our daughter. Her suggestions have been invaluable to us new parents. Now we are more confident in our parenting and it has made for a happy baby.”

Jeff in Cypress, CA

“From Worry to Confidence"

“As a new mom it was such a relief to have someone like Suzy help us through each step of our daughter’s first year. She always had an answer along with a ton of tips. She has helped me become a more confident new mom.”

Janice in Cypress, CA

“Lightning Speed Email Responses"

“Suzy’s advice on breastfeeding the first couple months was invaluable. She helped me get on a better feeding schedule and was knowledgeable on answering questions in detail on what I considered to be abnormal issues (because other new moms around me weren’t dealing with them). Very impressive wisdom and lightning-speed responses via email, which is what I needed in those confusing, whirlwind days.”

Becky in Annville, PA

A Family Doctor’s Recommendation

“I have cared for Suzy and her family for many years. Suzy is a kind, patient, and caring person. I would highly recommend her as a resource for parents who need extra support and tips to make parenting life more sane and enjoyable.”

Family Doctor in Cypress, CA

Teacher Approval

“Suzy has been available and willing at every turn. I can always count on her to promptly answer my email questions and/or call me if necessary. She is open to listening to my needs and offering suggestions. She thinks ahead and alerts me to areas of development and always has helpful suggestions specific to my daughter's temperament. I have felt supported and encouraged at every step of my daughter's first year of life and I know that any mom will benefit from knowing her."

Jennifer in Cypress, CA