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Littlelifesteps Sign up to my Friday emails. x Hi, my name is Sue Welby, I am married with two grown up girls and live in Rayleigh Essex.

https://www.littlelifesteps.com/
I leave families feeling happier and calmer by supporting them with sleep, behaviour, eating , toileting and starting school. I have been a NNEB qualified nursery nurse for 36 years and an Iaim massage instructor since 2015.I worked for the NHS for 14 years providing one to one & group support for parents of children aged between newborn and 8 years, and supported

schools with health promotion. My aim is to support ,advise and empower parents to understand their unique child and improve toileting, sleep and behaviour challenges. Featured online at John Lewis Edit magazine. https://www.johnlewis.com/content/baby-children/when-to-potty-train
I provide online videos courses, zoom workshops and customized 1-2-1 consultations. https://www.littlelifesteps.com/
I look forward to providing the tools to help you in your parenting role. I love to chat so pop me a message if there is anything you would like help with and is keeping you awake at night.

Because school readiness should build children up,not make them feel like they’re already failing.
31/05/2026

Because school readiness should build children up,
not make them feel like they’re already failing.

Do you have a school starter or know someone?Please share, its free and they could win prizes. :)Sue xx
30/05/2026

Do you have a school starter or know someone?

Please share, its free and they could win prizes. :)

Sue xx

29/05/2026

Some reviews after our 1-2-1s

"A truly transformative experience – gentle, thoughtful, and effective
We reached out to Sue for support with our 3-year-old’s very long and drawn-out bedtime routine. From the very first conversation, it was clear that Sue approaches sleep with empathy, insight, and a deep understanding of children and families. She doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions – instead, she takes the time to get to know your child’s personality, the family dynamics, and what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Sue helped us step into our child’s world, better understand his needs, and make small but meaningful changes that brought immediate results. Bedtimes now feel calmer, more connected, and far less exhausting. We’ve come away with not just a better routine, but more confidence as parents and a stronger bond with our little one.
If you’re looking for someone who sees the whole child, works with compassion, and brings clarity and light to parenting challenges – Sue is absolutely the one to call."
Kotryna

“Since our consultation he’s been very loving and very cuddly, sleeping much better and his behaviour has done a total 180.
A much happier household!”
Lauren

Book in a free call to discuss how we can work 1-2-1 togther over the summer.

29/05/2026

Why?
Because confidence isn’t built in one week during August panic mode.

It grows slowly through:
🙂 play
🖐 preparation
🥰 emotional safety
🤪 tiny repeated experiences

Starting now means less pressure later.

That’s exactly why I’m hosting my FREE Super School Ready Confidence Masterclass on June 10th

If you want to join us, see the l ink in comments

SUE XX

Very proud to be part of UK Small Business Week 2026 🏪 1st–7th June. One week to choose small, choose local, and choose ...
28/05/2026

Very proud to be part of UK Small Business Week 2026
🏪 1st–7th June.

One week to choose small,
choose local,
and choose the people who actually put their heart into what they do.

Tag a small business you love below 👍🥰

Sue xx

Play is often the fastest route to cooperation.Every Thursday I'm sharing one little snippet from the work I do with par...
28/05/2026

Play is often the fastest route to cooperation.

Every Thursday I'm sharing one little snippet from the work I do with parents around sleep, toileting and behaviour.
Small shifts, real results.

Add in a little dance as you greet them and start the day adding in some fun.

The funny voices,
The daft songs,
The stupid faces across the room.
None of it is wasted.
They are watching every expression you make and filing it away.
That's emotional intelligence being built each day.

Want more playful ideas?

The Playful parent's guide to fewer meltdowns and more fun is inside my parenting hub.

Drop a DM to find out more.

Sue xx

Does anyone else feel this strange mix of…😁 proud😆 excited😭emotional🙂‍ relieved☹️ sad…when their child starts school?One...
27/05/2026

Does anyone else feel this strange mix of…

😁 proud
😆 excited
😭emotional
🙂‍ relieved
☹️ sad

…when their child starts school?

One minute you’re thinking.

“They’re ready.”

And the next.

“How did we get here so fast?”

Because school starting is big for children…
but it’s big for parents too.

You can feel proud of their independence
AND still miss the little version of them.👍

You can feel excited for them
AND grieve the end of a chapter.

Both can exist together

Would love you to tell me honestly below ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇

What feelings are coming up for you most about your child starting school?

25/05/2026

I hear from parents how wee mistakes are more common in hot weather.

Want more tips on bladders and the hot weather drop the word
Bladder or DM me and I will pop a fr33 PDF.

Sue xx

25/05/2026

Free super school masterclass.

Join us June 10th. 8pm

Sue xx

25/05/2026

Before I created my Parenting Solutions Hub, a mum bought my Transitions Resource separately.

A few weeks later she sent me this:

“We seem to have cracked the nursery drop off handover. No tears for 2 weeks.”

And honestly, this is exactly why I created the hub.

Parents don’t need more overwhelm.

They need practical support that actually helps in real family life.

The Transitions Resource is now one of many courses and guides included inside the Parenting Solutions Hub for £20/month.

Come and join and see for yourself.
Can cancel anytime.

Sue xx

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SS67

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07722002132

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