For my introduction, I have made a video clip (available on YouTube), which encompasses my qualifications, specialities and abilities. I do however want to delve deeper into the essence of my personality - which is after all the key factor when deciding on the right person to care for your child.
I am a nurturer and a true small-people's person. I love how children always gravitate towards me... Babies fall asleep in my arms...
When your main purpose in life is childcare, some things eventually just get imprinted into your mind, body and heart. Your hands know how to hold and to heal. In your DNA you know how to softly cradle a baby, how to kiss and hug a two-year old with yet another boo-boo, how to fist-bump a teenager (because he is way too cool for hugs at that age). How to patiently sit on the floor and draw a hundred yellow flowers with the five year old there with you. How to smile and make jokes, while inside you are feeling adult emotions - but you HAVE to smile because your big-people things can never spill over and ruin the best days of their lives.
You run with them, you stand with them, you hold their hands when they want you to hold their hand - safety and security. You keep to their routine, come rain or sunshine - safety and security. You listen to them when they speak - safety and security (and also being heard is one of the biggest gifts you can give a child!).
There are so many aspects of being a good caregiver, but it all comes down to the three most fundamental things: 1. Love them unconditionally.
2. Show them what a cardinal role they play in your life.
3. We are not raising children, we are growing balanced adults for tomorrow.
Children have always been my passion. I have had so many occupations in my life, but there has always been this one constant: those little oompa loompas who just cannot sit still for 5 seconds, and you cannot help but love them.
I would love to have a chat with you and get to know you and your family better, and for you to see that I would be that one person you have always needed in your life to make things just a little bit easier!