Life changing, life giving
Anja Curtain · Sleep Consultant · Certified by MC Sleep Consulting
Graaff-Reinet, Karoo · Consults in person, home visits & online via Zoom & WhatsApp
Hi, my name is Anja and I am a mom of almost two. My son Ian is currently 2 and a half years old and I am expecting our second, a little girl, in November 2026. I live in the beautiful Karoo, Graaff-Reinet.
My sleep journey with Ian started very well — he was a c-section baby and I breastfed till he was 14 months old. From month 4 is where it all changed for us: suddenly he had more night wakings and wouldn't settle, and the only way we all slept was Ian in our bed, feeding every hour. Not only were the nights bad, every nap had to be a contact nap. I was exhausted. I had lost myself. On numerous occasions my husband said let's sleep train him, and I just kept saying NO WAY am I going to leave him to cry it out. When Ian was 14 months old I hit rock bottom. I was told I am depressed and need help. I was referred to a psychologist who said I am not depressed, I am sleep deprived — there is a big difference! I don't need a pill, I need sleep.
My journey with Marijke was life changing and life giving. Night 3, Ian slept through (in our room, in his cot) and till this day he still does 10–12 hours of sleep with beautiful independent naps. I realised what made the difference was education, support and a very specific gentle approach to what my heart needed — not once did I leave him to cry. Once Ian slept through and napped independently, I suddenly had all this time and I didn't know what to do with myself; all I wanted to do was shout from the rooftops how my life had changed. I was a better wife, a better mom, and a lot nicer to myself. I found my joy and spark again! It was then I asked Marijke: how can I also do this — be a consultant and touch lives? She invited me to join her team, and I completed the course and training. I absolutely love making a difference through education, support and trusting the process.
Teaching my son and others this skill of independent sleep has set them up for success for the rest of their lives. No one can take it away from them. What a privilege this is!
I look forward to meeting and working with you.
