TommieBooked by 1 repeat family
Austin
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Buda, TX
Hello Families,
My name is Tommie and I am originally from Austin, Tx.
I am a very energetic grandmother of 5 active boys, having 12 years experience taking care of them, ages 5, 7, & 9, 10 and 12. My favorite way to teach, connect, and support children is through reading and story telling, art, play, and nature discovery. I avoid screens when children are present. I truly believe children learn best when they feel safe, engaged, and are having fun. I am patient, responsible, and a natural caregiver. I enjoy taking care of all ages but recently was hired as a sitter for a 9 month old and oh how precious that experience was.
I practice conscious language with children and am a very present listener. I encourage healthy food and conscious screen time including television content. I do not use my phone unless it is to communicate with you. I don't use any scented laundry products nor do I wear fragrances, make-up, or long fingernails.
If you are looking for a sitter in alignment with natural healthy values, I’m your sitter.
I am personally very health conscious with a daily ashtanga yoga and meditation practice, swim regularly at Barton Springs, and bike the trails. I enjoy cooking and gardening having had an organic farm in Louisiana when I was raising my children and cooked professionally in New Orleans. I am a massage therapist and heart centered mind set coach. Being a vegetarian, non drinker and non smoker, I am happy to say that I have no limitations or medical issues. I have a BFA in interior design from UNT and love all art activities with children.
I am also available for light vegetarian cooking, pet care and housesitting. I have been pet sitting for Trusted House sitter for the last 5 years and enjoy taking care of both cats and dogs. As far as senior care, I took care of both my mother and father in their final years. I am a nurturer at heart and it is my gift to care for others.
In Gratitude,
Tommie aka Shanti