practical advice, support and guidance to parents

My name is Lynn Appleby and I am a childcare consultant, offering practical advice and support for parents on sleep training, establishing structured routines, positive reinforcement techniques to help with behaviour issues, potty training and play experiences both free play and adult led activities to help promote your child’s development.

New born to pre school child development and wellbeing

Parenthood is a journey full of ups and downs. It can be exciting, fulfilling, rewarding and lots of fun. However, it can at times be daunting and challenging having a new born or as your child grows and reaches important developmental milestones. If you are finding aspects of parenthood difficult I am here to help.

Tailored service

My decision to provide this service has been born organically from the nature in which I childmind. I not only fulfil my 9 to 5 role but increasingly I have found that my Parents are calling upon me for guidance and re-assurance when feeling the growing pressure to ‘Get it right’. I have helped many of my families in this way and I’m now extending that service to help many more.

Background and experience

I am originally from Scotland although I have made London my home for the past 16 years. My journey into a career in childcare began many years ago when I was a fresh-faced kibbutz volunteer in Israel. I had the pleasure of working in the kindergarten there with young babies which I loved. I was told by my colleagues that I had a natural affinity with young children.

This was something that stayed with me and led me into studying an HNC in Childcare and Education years later back in my home town of Glasgow. After qualifying in 1999 my son Solomon was born and I was glad of everything I had learned as I ventured into the unknown world of motherhood. I have worked as a Nanny and Childminder ever since.

I have been so privileged and happy to have worked with many, many families over the past 16 years, most of whom I am still in touch with. I have a deep understanding of children and how they learn and develop.

My service

My approach is friendly, thoughtful and personal. Solutions are tailored towards your family's specific individual needs.

Developmental

stages

Child development doesn’t happen in isolation it is interlinked and therefore if you call upon me to help in one area, it will more often than not, cross over into another, where we can solve more than one problem at a time. This list is not exhaustive but contains the main issues in which parents require assistance:

Sleep* – help in establishing good routines and structures which will aid rest and sleep.
Promoting positive behaviour – strategies to encourage positive behaviour including advice on setting age-appropriate boundaries, tackling negative behaviour and modelling positive behaviour.
Play experiences – ideas on both free play and adult led activities. These are designed to assist in all areas of your child’s development from birth to pre-school.
Potty training – individual tailored programs to aid a smooth progression from nappies to potty and toilet.
Fussy eaters – tips to encourage fun and stress-free mealtimes

*Night nanny service available on request by special appointment

method and approach

During our time I will listen and take note of your concerns, observing and engaging with you and your child. I will provide relevant, personalised strategies to help. This will be followed up by written procedures and information to support you.

Step 1 - Call me for an informal chat
Step 2 - I will come to visit you and your child in your home, spending up to 4 hours listening to your concerns and observing how things work.
Step 3 – I will then provide appropriate strategies and potential solutions via e-mail and hard copy.
Step 4 – I will be available to support you via telephone, email and Facetime for up to 2 weeks following our consultation.
Step 5 – I will re-visit you at home to follow up and see how you are all getting along.
Step 6 – Happy Family!

I will communicate regularly during our time togther, continuing to support you with the strategies provided. For families outside of the London area I can adapt the above service via Skype.

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Lovely words...

“Lynn is brilliantly well organised… has clear rules, values and routines with positive and effective strategies for behaviour management an absolute blessing for a parent. Lynn always sought to do the best for our child and how best we could support this together. Lynn is an absolute exemplar of what a parent would want, outstanding in every way”

— Melissa, Marc & Iris London SE23

“Our son was quite an emotional child at times but Lynn’s experience and love really helped him and us as parents. Lynn gave us invaluable advice and handled him perfectly. Lynn is incredibly professional, experienced, caring and naturally we consider her part of the family. Lynn has such great experience of working with young babies and children. She has been a huge support to us through all the ups and downs of parenthood. Her level headed, considered advice is so calming. Caring, attentive, wise, utterly trustworthy and professional.”

— Kate, Stuart, Alfie and Joe London SE22

“We have been absolutely delighted with Lynn’s service, she is meticulous and professional always. ...we feel grateful and fortunate that she is a fundamental part of our children’s formative progression.”

— Lindsay, Mike, Nuala and Patrick SE23

“Lynn has an excellent way with children, encouraging them to explore and develop whilst also encouraging good behaviour. Being in such a positive and happy environment helped my son develop into the confident and self assured boy he is today. I valued Lynn’s input into my child’s life enormously and also the support she gave to me as a mum.”

— Helen, Alex and Sam SE23

“Lynn has an extraordinary gift when it comes to childcare. She encourages friendship, caring and learning to socialise and negotiate through play. Lynn has been an amazing support during the those difficult times of child development, her advice has been invaluable, she is part of our family.”

— Nic, Emma and Bea SE15

“I think you do the most amazing job, you have been an integral part of my kids’ lives helping to bring them up alongside us. You have instilled so many valuable life lessons in them and we are so grateful for all your help, advice, care and support to us over the years. Thank you Lynn”

— Chrissy, Nic, Nicky and Jocelyn SE23

“...has an excellent knowledge of how children learn and uses her outstanding teaching skills effectively”

— My 2016 Ofsted report graded outstanding

My service

My name is Lynn

I have been so privileged and happy to have worked with many, many families over the past 20 years, most of whom I am still in touch with and love seeing at my annual Summer Picnic and Christmas Party. I have gained an endless font of knowledge which I have now decided to share through this new venture.

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