Michelle S. Care Companion in Hudson, NY 12534

Thank you for considering me for your family/home~

I’m excited to connect on how I can support your family specifically! I’m passionate about supporting children in exuding their own intelligence, and fostering interdependence where children feel safe, seen, and empowered to explore themselves & the world.

Choosing me: you’ll welcome a learner-led Educator, artist/ designer, and current Substitute Playworker at a Forest School, with over 5 years of experience working with children of various ages and children with special needs. After working in a variety of childcare environments—Preschool, Montessori, Daycare, High School, Park Districts, Therapeutic School, Community Programs—& with taking my own time away from traditional structures, I’ve come to understand that to truly teach kids agency, we must first model it ourselves.

I focus on co-regulation & emotional development, connection over correction, and supporting intrinsic motivation. I offer a play-based approach and work great with:

✧ families who value creativity, play, and connection to nature as foundational for growth

✧ divergent-minded children who thrive with encouragement & understanding
✧ those interested in embracing organic learning rhythms

✧ families who wish to focus on strengths & capability, open to adjustments to support particular difficulties & challenges, and who hold an experimental lens to life

Please reach out 😊