Steady. Safe. Neuro-affirming. Experienced.

With over 20 years of hands-on childcare experience, I’ve worked with newborns through teens, across a wide range of family dynamics, parenting styles, and support needs.

My role isn’t to replace you.
It’s to support your framework, protect your rhythms, and show up as a grounded, safe adult in your child’s world.

I meet children exactly where they are — without shame, without fear, and without force.

My Philosophy

Children aren’t problems to fix.
They’re humans to understand.

I believe:

  • Regulation comes before reasoning

  • Behavior is communication

  • Connection builds cooperation

  • Safety builds confidence

  • Play builds resilience

I am not afraid of big behaviors. I stay steady in hard moments. I co-regulate first, guide second, and correct only when needed.

Whether your home leans attachment-based, structured, Montessori-inspired, gentle parenting, collaborative problem solving, or something uniquely yours — I adapt to the framework you’ve created.

And if you want support? I’m happy to offer guidance when asked.

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Neuro-Affirming Care

Neurodivergent children deserve caregivers who see their brilliance — not just their challenges.

I provide:

  • Sensory-aware support

  • Low-demand communication when needed

  • Regulation-first strategies

  • Respect for stimming and self-regulation tools

  • Clear expectations with flexible pathways

  • Emotional coaching without shame

I understand that “big feelings” are not defiance.
I aim to create environments where children feel safe in their bodies and minds.

I meet children where they are — not where the world expects them to be.

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Babysitting & Ongoing Care

From date nights to consistent weekly support, I provide reliable, attentive care for children of all ages.

Services include:

  • Date nights

  • Recurring nanny-style support

  • School pickups & activity transport

  • Homework help

  • Creative play & crafts

  • Outdoor play & park trips

I am comfortable with:

  • Infants

  • Toddlers

  • Big energy kiddos

  • Sensitive kiddos

  • Sibling dynamics

  • Multi-child households

No behavior scares me.
I stay calm. I stay kind. I stay consistent.

Newborn Care & Overnight Support

The newborn stage is sacred… and exhausting.

I offer:

  • Overnight newborn care

  • Feeding support (bottle or breastfed routines)

  • Sleep rhythm guidance

  • Postpartum support for parents

  • Light tidying related to baby care

  • Calm, confident presence in those early weeks

Whether you need a full night’s rest, help establishing a rhythm, or just someone experienced to come alongside you — I’m here.

You don’t have to navigate those first weeks alone.

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  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

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  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

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Why Families Choose Auntie ATX

20+ years experience

Comfortable with all parenting styles

Neuro-affirming and emotionally attuned

Calm in high-stress moments

Respectful of household boundaries

Clear communicator

Warm but structured

I aim to be the safe adult children remember — and the support parents trust.

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