During my pre-teen years, I was bullied and picked on. I was always very sensitive to everyone but knew it wasn't me, it was them. As a teenager, I was very popular, sweet, and accepting. Unless I saw someone picked on or being treated unfairly. I stood up for those that couldn't help themselves or didn't know-how. While I was growing up I made a lifelong friend whose family showed me a different way of life. A loving accepting nurturing discipline. It wasn't hard to change my outlook because I was naturally that way. I was raised whith strict dicepline and to be seen but not heard. This also caused me to be very observant of those around me. It was there that I saw children reared with love and admiration, my parents would have seen a child spoiled and undisciplined. But here it was just the way it was. Parents sacrificing for their young. Playing with the kids on the same level. Literally getting down on the floor and playing whatever the kid wanted. Color with them, and read and watch Disney movies. Children were appreciated. Since then I knew I had to make a difference. I presently volunteer for the Big Sister, Big Brother organization. My little sister is 8. She has ADHD, so much more than I ever thought. At times I am challenged to comprehend the lack of understanding on her part but we turned that corner where we appreciate each other and want to do our best. I have a code of conduct and we both follow it. She doesn't receive much discipline or boundaries at home. No judgment on my part I just try to give a different approach. I am a constant nurturer, it's difficult to discipline without a loving hand. I don't spank or hit or punish. I will follow your house rules and give a warning when broken but if they do not follow they will receive a natural or logical consequence such as no electronics or bike, or perhaps they really want to stay up and watch a movie together. Whatever fits the situation. Needless to say, I adore children and found that if I give them what we think we deserve from others or treat them the way I want to be treated with the understanding that they are learning too. I find no child is bad and no child is unreachable. They are tender little creatures. They just want our complete and utter attention. What is wrong with that right. LOL. My personality is a little goofy, and I can be funny and always want children to be smiling and happy. Not everyone is happy always though, especially when there are several children around. One is upset at some point because I expect them to be fair and understanding to each other. That is hard for kids especially when one of them is driving the other crazy. In my spare time, I like to read, enjoy the outdoors, do some physical activities, visit family, and friends, or just relax. I am not a partier, nor am I a introvert. I just don't find bars for me. Spending time with a small few is my type of personality. Hopefully, this all was helpful to you in your decision to let a stranger into your life. Of course, it all comes down to personality and experience. I should add that I have worked as a transitional education assistant to help troubled children settle into a new school.

I have graduated the Youth and Child Councellor program with donors and as stated earlier, I have over 20 years or more experience. I have helped with my 4 neices and one nephew. I have been a live in child care provider in the past. Also a educational assistant. I have always had a connection with children. I appreciate them and talk to them with respect and commpasion. Taking Part time courses in youth child care worker. Volunteered at Big Brothers and Big Sisters, -Facilitator of the Go Girls program -a big sister -Mentor-mentee program

Business and marketing Diploma-2 years, a lot of Math, English, and Marketing topics. Youth and Child Care Worker-1 year finished, 2 more to go-placement in public school