Jamie

About Me

Hi I'm Jamie. I'm 18 years old and I provide a fun, exciting and creative babysitting service.

In the past I have made with kids crafts like swords, armour, dragons, maps, languages, models and much more.

With non or minimally speaking kids I meet them where they're at and aim to provide an understanding and affirming approach. I will model language in a way they can use it and do so with no requirement or expectation that they pick it up in a certain time frame. Its important to me that all kids communication is honoured and respected. This doesn't mean I hand over control, just that I view all forms of communication as valid. When I cannot agree to giving them something, I gently explain and redirect attention, offering an alternative.

I am neurodivergent myself and make an effort to stay updated with the most affirming way to look after kids who are neurodivergent. Play is very important to me and I make an effort to do so in the way the child is playing. I understand what it's like for people to not understand my version of play and how it felt to not be validated in that way. As a result I make an effort to acknowledge a child's unique style of play.

I try my best to offer a safe, creative and explorative form of play and create a caring and fun environment.