About Madelynn

Hey there! I'm the oldest of 3 kids, and the oldest cousin in both sides of my family! So I've grown up babysitting kids my whole life! My hobbies are reading, painting, and anything that includes a boat! I'm basically a grandma at heart! I've always naturally gravitated toward babies and young children. I love learning to recognize their individual cues, anticipating their needs! I think gentle but firm patience is essential with kids Children's nervous systems tend to settle when you maintain a calm and gentle presence. That way, whether they're having a fit or not, you're able to help them get what they need done. For the last three years, I've worked as an orthodontic assistant, working hands-on with kids ages 4-18. This helped me to develop my ability to coach and support kids through some of their most vulnerable moments. I was able to connect and sympathize with kids so I could do my job in a way that brought them comfort while still completing what needed to be done.