About Anida

As a youthful empty nester with more than 30 years experience, I will be a dedicated member of your "village." I will engage in caring and nurturing your child (children) to become the best person he/ she can become. I raised several families. I have worked in school libraries, in children's theater companies, summer camps and as a babysitter as well as nanny. I am passionate about children and they relate to me. The last family I worked for had three children. I was with the family from the time the baby was 5 weeks old. I put the three children on a workable schedule, potty trained the 2-year-old, built Lego's and made pirate ships with the 5-year-old, and sang and played with the infant. He still, at 3 years+, is passionate about music, something his parents have no predilection towards. I believe that children learn by example. I aim to be one of those examples. I keep things neat, explain what I am doing on a child's level, engage them in the daily chores, when appropriate, keep them occupied or in quiet time as needed. I would rather reward a child for positive behavior, than reward them for the negative. I work on building good habits for self-care and home routines.