Wow, we are still blown away by how much Andalene could help us achieve with such basic, simple ideas and suggestions. No fancy equipment or techniques, just back-to-basics parenting that it seems we have all but forgotten these days. My daughter’s teacher says she has already seen such drastic changes in Rachel, no more tantrums or bad attitude, and a much calmer child. Just yesterday she said she can’t believe this is the same child from a week ago! -  Pippa

I just want to thank you so very much for your home visit on Wednesday evening. I was feeling so frustrated and heart-sore about my 13 year old’s attitude of late, and felt extremely dispondent about the person that he seemed to be lately – rude, selfish, moody, non-communicative, angry.  Although I know it is all part and parcel of being an adolescent, I desperately wanted to learn any skills and hear any advice on how to deal with this as a mom.  Also being divorced and my son having two houses and two sets of rules has been very frustrating for me, especially feeling that I was the disciplinarian.  I am delighted to say that both my partner as well as son’s father were so very impressed with you and were on such “a high” after you left and the following day.  After you chatting to us and sharing, we all feel so enlightened and encouraged, and we have learnt so much!  I know it is early days, but my son’s attitude has done a 180 degree turn around; I actually cannot believe it!  I think he is working hard on “building up his bank balance” with us.  So thank you – everything you shared made so much sense, and was so enlightening! - Lindy Tennant

I contacted Andalene for a home visit after attending one of her talks in Dubai because we were really struggling with sleep, meal times, attitude and social skills for our two daughters (22 months and 3.5 years).  When Andalene came to visit I was quite overwhelmed with the process of sending my children to time out as it was such a change from what we had done in the past.  However, it quickly became obvious that both girls were listening and respecting what I asked of them when we consistently sent them to time out for not listening and for bad behaviour.  We spent a lot of time discussing healthy diets and Andalene gave me tips on how to encourage my older daughter to sleep on her own.  Within 24 hours of the visit my kids were sleeping well, eating well and had stopped screaming and demanding attention constantly.  I used to dread meal time and bed time and I now look forward to eating with my kids and love our bed time routine.  It's clear that a healthier diet and better sleep habits have improved my older daughters mood and digestion.  We've continued with the disciple strategy and are enjoying happy children and a calmer house! - Megan, Dubai

I am a mother of five, aged 11 (going on 20!!), 9, 6, 4 and 2. I thought I'd figured out how to deal with the younger 3 but was at a loss on how to deal with my 'tween' and her drama, and my 9 year old son who never missed an opportunity to remind me he was the only boy! I met and invited Andalene to our home with some trepidation. The result was an astounding success with ALL 5!! Andalene managed to restore order in a mere few hours. I was in tears at the end when she was at the door because I was so worried it would all fall apart the next day, but she reassured me it was in my hands and to this day, the methods she taught me have been working like a charm! So much so that I can now take the 5 out on my own and come home alive!! I cannot thank her enough and HIGHLY recommend everyone meet her because she'll make  what you thought impossible to fix, better, and what you thought you had going good, go even better! - Zaha, Dubai

Since your visit back in November, Andreas has been a different and indeed very enjoyable boy! We kept the time outs although it seems like they are not that frequent any more - no need at least. What struck us right after you left, was that Andreas seemed very calm, almost like the real Andreas was shown to us. We were stunned to how many songs he was singing that very first weekend after your session! Non stop singing!!! He is even making his own songs! We were told in nursery that he was the only child in the class knowing all the songs for the XMas concert and as such he was the star of the show. Now I don't know if you remember when you arrived Andreas was hating school, apparently crying and not participating in any group activities while there. When I got his little bag with all his arts and crafts from school yesterday I nearly had tears in my eyes…
We are still working on his eating habits - still can't persuade him to eat raw vegetables for example and quite often lately his lunch box is coming back hardly touched, but he's hardly eating any sweets anymore and cut down the fruit juices.  Also although I am persistent on him making eye contact with adults especially and greeting and responding to conversation, there doesn't seem to be a drastic change. I will persist and hope for the best…! Tv time has been minimised by the way- about 30' before bath and not everyday.  Andalene again, a BIG 'Thank You' for helping Andreas and our family! Your visit couldn't have come at a better time... - Andreas, Elli & Nigel

Andalene was here yesterday and it took about 2 hour to transform my children into loving kids that behave. It was hectic, but I just realized that I had no discipline and I am too soft. Uriah is off his dummy and nappy in one day. She is really amazing and each mother should experience the way she trains children. I am so happy and feel so much better about my kids. They even love me more. This changed my life and made me a better person.  - Geathé

It's been quite a while since you we're at our house on a home visit. I'm sure you get it from a lot of parents that they don't always stick to the "training".  We have been struggling with that for a few months, nothing getting out of hand like before we met, but not a hundred persent on track.  A few weeks ago I had a terrible dream about Daniel (5) falling into the side of an escalator, because he didn't listen when I said he should go near the escalator.  When I woke up from the dream I immediately started praying and asking for forgiveness, because I'm not teaching my kids first time obedience.  But this wasn't enough, I had a second dream a week later, this time I watched as Migael (4) fell to his death -  again, because he didn't obey.  If it wasn't for your clear and easy to follow rules, I would probably have had a third dream about Joane (6) or worse.  I am no very strict on myself, peace has returned to my house and the children fully embrace and enjoy the newly set boundaries. I'm once again just really enjoying my wonderful children and very much thankful that God has called you for the wonderful work you are doing.  - Adri

Ek en Maria het 'n prys uitgeloof vir die Juffrou wat die beste die jaar gegroei het. Ons het volgens 5 kriteria punte, 6 crèches geidentifiseer wat hierdie jaar uitsonderlik gegroei het.  Ons het die afgelope week al 6 gaan besoek om hulle te evalueer sodat ons 'n wenner kan aanwys. En WOW ons was stomgeslaan wat ons alles beleef het.  Een van die areas wat al die juffrouns gevoel hulle BAIE in gegroei het, was in die area van dissipline. Almal het vertel dat jou se sessie vir hulle baie gehelp het om die dissipline in hulle crèche te verbeter en dat lyfstraf nie meer hulle eerste opsie is nie. Die storie wat my die meeste geinspireer het was die volgende:  Een van die skoolhoofde het ons in die begin van die jaar gebel en genoem dat ons asb met haar juf moet praat. Sy slaan die kinders vreeslik en daar is geen orde in haar klas. Sy is toevallig een van die ses wat ons die afgelope week besoek het. En julle sal nie glo hoe ordelik en oulik sy met haar kinders is nie.  Ons het ook na afloop van ons klasbesoek die skoolhoof gebel vir terugvoer. Die skoolhoof noem dat daar groot groei in haar juffrou plaasgevind het na die bywoning van die discipline praatjie. Die ouers gee ook baie goeie terugvoer van hierdie juffrou. Ek wil net weer dankie vir jou se Andalene vir die aanbied van die praatjie.  Die het wertlik waar 'n GROOT verskil in die juffrouens se lewens gemaak en hulle toegerus om hulle klasse beter te hanteer. - Arina

“Informative & useful” cannot begin to describe our experience with Andalene…. Both my husband and I were WOWED by what we saw in front of our very own eyes tonight. I now fully understand where the name ‘Monsters to Munchkins’ come from… I never thought there was anyone who knew my kids better than me, until I met Andalene  She sketched the picture of what the boys’ next move would be and it time and again played out exactly as she said!  I’ve never won anything before and I’ll be okay if I never win anything ever again after the enormous
reward our family received for entering this competition  THANKS to Andalene & Roy and the rest of the team for the great difference you make in so many homes. - Anile


We met Andalene some two years ago when we booked a home visit - we needed help with disciplining our (then) 4 year old. It was a valuable experience to have Andalene in our house and to actually see how she makes it happen - giving control (back) to the parents who somewhere down the line lost it (or who never had it). We also purchased her book "Raising Happy Healthy Children". I would strongly recommend that parents (and grandparents!) buy this book!! Andalene's methods work! But as a parent you need to be consistent and that is where we sometimes fail. Being able to revert back to her book is wonderful - almost like having her in our house again. It is easy to understand with lots of practical examples.  I have read it more than once - especially Part 3:2-4 Years. The book lies next to my bed - ready when I need it! It is two years later and my 6 year old will still pick up the book, look at Andalene's picture and say to me: "that's the lady that makes me be good".  Thank you Andalene for helping so many parents! The next step will be to follow some of Sally Ann's recipies. I guess we could all do with some healthy eating habits!"  - Jana

I finished reading your book for the first time two weeks ago, 13th june. It has been an amazing journey!  How could I ever express my gratitude to you and Sally-Ann Creed for sacrificing your time to write such an invaluable book. The information in your book is so important for people to know, and we, as parents, fail to realize the value of such information and how parents affect/impact future generations.  All I can say is “THANK YOU” from the bottom of my heart!!  The conclusion of the book really touched my heart and I am forever thankful to God for leading me to someone who is willing to help people like me(growing up “ill-informed” as you stated in the conclusion and having limited tools and/or resorting to repeat what was demonstrated to us as
children).  I am now better equipped, through God’s abundant grace, to be a better parent and I finally understand what it means to have permission to parent. - Treasure

Im a young mom and had this idea of being a super natural chilled out earth mother - wow was I suprised – I didn’t get a super natural chilled out package!  My difficult little baby grew into a strong willed little girl - and at 2 wasn’t communicating properly - which made her a frustrated handful and me a wreck – and then we added a new baby to the mix, turning our worlds upside down - for 6 months it felt like I had my head deep under the water…pretty much drowning most days (sleep deprivation - terrible 2’s – and a new baba is not for the faint hearted).  At 2 and a half she had her first set of grommets – I thought she would miraculously turn into a good girl now that she could hear us…well well well…It got to a point where I wouldn’t go out in public with my 2yr old…I was actually scared of her she was so uncontrollable!!!  I heard of super granny coming to town for a talk and desperately wanted to go - but one parent didn’t like the idea of needing help…  So I bought “raising happy healthy children” -  took a week off to go stay with my mom (handed the kicking screaming 2yr old over to her so I could figure things out) and studied the book like a bible, even taking notes and going back over it….we would be in the middle of a terrible tantrum and I’d run to get my notes so I could make sure I was doing time out right – what a dork – but it worked!!!  When I first read the advice I thought it was impossible…but as I got more desperate I slowly started making all the necessary changes (the hardest part was me having to change and become more disciplined!!!) from sleep training to taking dummies away I followed the advice like a drill sergeant, I had my mom and hubby both shouting “just give her the damn dummy back” ….and I’d replied – this lady said it only takes 3nites!!! It took 2.  It’s up to us  to make the changes – it’s up to us to stand up and be the grown up’s – stay consistent 
– Andalene gave me a backbone when it came to parenting!!!!  I am now shoulder height out of the water and enjoying my two little girls - thanks – but I must be off as my little baby has now hit her terrible 2’s and I need to go dig out my notes again - and re-read your book… wish me luck. - Taryn Owen


I cannot recommend Super Granny highly enough.  I have 3 children, aged 9, 7 and 4 years old with 2 boys either side and my daughter in the middle.  Life was hectic and crazy for us....... I would get home from work and be on the ceiling within 5 minutes of getting home.  The children constantly interrupted us and they shouted, bickered and argued ALL THE TIME!  Super Granny come and did a home visit and the instant transformation in my kids was unbelievable.  She only came to us on a Wednesday afternoon and by Thursday, the change in the children was already
evident.  It’s amazing.  I have stopped shouting which in turn means so have they, they are calmer, happier, more loving – I could go on and on and on as I am astounded at how harmonious our household it – I love it, love it, love it.  It is the best money I have EVER invested in my children, she’s given me my kids back and every day that goes by, I am grateful for the change.  She seems to work miracles with the children and the parents and it’s the most liberating experience I have ever had.  We now have wonderful happy family time with our children. She truly does give you permission to parent but in such an effective way that they children understand and respect.  I can’t recommend her enough. She managed to get my son (aged 4) off his night time dummy the same day as her visit and we have never gone back.  I would say the biggest change would have to be in the harmony in the household – it’s sheer heaven!  Super Granny rocks! -
Pat - Dubai

Thank you so much for visiting our home.  I cannot fully put into words the difference it has made in our lives!  I feel as though I have my power back and my kids are responding in such a positive way.  I am no longer scared to discipline them because I witnessed firsthand how they enjoy clearly enforced boundaries– they are calmer and happier, it’s a miracle!  I don’t feel anxious and irritable anymore.  I have not shouted once since listening to your advice!  I am excited to take them out now and “show off” my well-behaved and obedient children whereas before I would dread taking them out as I had no control over their behavior. Thank you for showing me that I do have permission to parent and that I do not have to walk on egg shells around my children trying to keep them happy.  I can now show authority without feeling as though I am going to damage my children’s spirits!  In fact, I know for sure now that they can only benefit from me taking charge!  Leigh and Jason

I’m the lucky mom of 3 toddlers – my daughter, Bella, is 3 and half years old; while my twin boys, Hans and Thys, turned 2 years in June.Life’s been unexpected, hectic, crazy, frustrating and the most happiness I have ever known to experience. With the boys turning 2, everyday life however, started spinning out of control. In general all 3 kids are pretty well behaved (considering...), but dealing with the dynamics of 3 kids under 4 years was exhausting. My husband and I tried every trick we heard of, but nothing seemed to work.Some (most) days I fell asleep crying, because I had simply screamed at them all day long. At some stage I kind of gave up, and left my husband to deal with them.The biggest concern was that the boys have “discovered” tantrums, and that my big girl, halfway to 4 years, regressed and modelled her own behaviour accordingly! Furthermore, Hans, was such a “tough little guy” that he wouldn’t budge... never giving in, not wanting to say he’s sorry, and finally resorting to biting his brother! As he didn’t even flinch under my discipline, I was left to wait for my husband to come home and dole out the discipline.I had heard of Andalene and her seminars at our church (DFC), but I think a part of me didn’t think it possible that one person could change such a “out of control” situation in one evening! How wrong I was...Andalene came for a home visit on the 17^th of August, and our lives have not been the same since.After about a 30minute assessment of our situation, she calmly explained how she was going to teach us and the kids that 1 instruction was to be heard and obeyed. Both my husband and I was sceptical, but had nothing to lose by trying.She left our house that evening after spending 3 and half hours with us. During that time, at least Bella and Thys quickly learned to react immediately to the instruction given – Hans, well, I always said he was the challenge! – he took a bit longer, but did grasp it.Since that evening, now a week ago, I have not had to raise my voice once (!) in trying to communicate something – whether it be an instruction or just something that I wanted to share – with them. Bella’s attitude has changed so much – in the way she communicates with me and with her little brothers (she now refers to them as her “liefste boeties” – too precious). I am given more hugs and kisses each day.Possibly, the biggest change has been mommy’s attitude... Before, the kids were in charge and determined how the day would go. Now, I feel a strange empowerment – almost as if it’s always been there, just hidden under lots of insecurity. Yvette

I am aware that I may set boundaries, with my daughter, parents, friends, work, etc. I read the book Boundaries. Wonderful! If I get slack, then I reap the negative results. I have to work at it all the time. Even my wording: turn them into positives, instructions or choices, and be clear about it all. Correct communication is very vital for good relationships. It is also great to have learned that when I set my boundary, that the reactions of others, is not my responsibility. It really has given me lots of confidence. I still live with my parents, by choice, but what a difference. I keep to my boundaries.My daughter is much happier now that she knows where her boundaries are. She tries to manipulate and I do not allow it. When she wants something and cries about it, I then tell her that crying will not get her what she wants. Crying is for sadness and hurt. I use the boundaries in my own relationship. I do not get upset when I say 'no' and he reacts negatively. I do not allow him to make me feel sad, and my expectations are not so high anymore. I understand the process of communication and boundaries a lot better now. I am in charge of my own feelings now that I am aware of my boundaries. I experience less stress at home and my daughter is lot happier. We now share more good times together than before.Elvira