Is this a different kid?

[torontokids]

My screecher was given notice on Friday. He was not adjusting to the nap schedule and is only part time. Mom claimed that she let him cry it out at home but I had other suspicions. I found myself "sleep training" him every Tuesday and he would be better (not great) on Wed only to start all over the next week.

I am required to give a months notice so I gave them notice on Friday and informed mom that if he gets it together in 2 weeks he can stay. Mom said she worked really hard on the weekend and he went to sleep on his own every day. Today he is like a different child! Went to bed without so much as a whimper and has slept (knock on wood) for over an hour without waking up. I know this mom wants to keep her son with me but I am not so confidant that this will be a permanent change in her behaviour without something making her do it. I am wondering if after the 2 weeks if he continues to do well, can I place him on probation for 6 weeks or something where I can terminate at any time? I just find one months notice is too long for dealing with the disruptive behaviour and don't want to have to start over again in the termination process. Does probation make sense in this case?