I recently met Raewyn Gustafson, aka Super Gran, and was immediately impressed.
Raewyn is certainly not going to spend her time texting or talking on her phone when she should be concentrating on the children’s needs. She has a professional career behind her and is keen to bring her many life skills into play while looking after children.
She told me she aims to, “provide a relaxed but stimulating environment for children in their own homes,” but she will take them to school, pick them up after school and take them to after school activities like sports, music or ballet.
Super Gran loves gardening, and she will sometimes take her charges to a garden centre, buy herbs, and show them at home how to look after them. She loves tennis, and enjoys engaging in all sorts of outdoor activities if the weather is good. If it’s wet, Raewyn will assist children with their homework, art work, or any of their special interests. Parents can come home to a relaxed environment where everything is under control, and where the children are happy and secure.
Raewyn, although no spring chicken, is fit and agile, offering what she described to me as, “a boutique service – not just a job.” It is a continuation of a professional career where job satisfaction was of prime importance. The trust of parents and the wellbeing of the children is very important to Super Gran.
Before parents get home, Raewyn will have cooked a meal for the children, supervised their homework and had their clothes ready for the following day. Super Gran is always looking for ways to involve her charges, teaching them important skills along the way. That’s where my ‘governess’ title idea comes from.
These children are lucky to have such a professional, caring minder, one who is always on the lookout for a teachable moment, with kindness, empathy and the personal touch always uppermost.
Busy parents are extremely fortunate if they can acquire the services of a person with Super Gran, Raewyn Gustafson’s qualities, to assist with child care responsibilities.
We all need a Super Gran in our lives. Congratulations on going the extra mile Raewyn, in such a worthwhile way. We at Ponsonby News salute you.
(JOHN ELLIOTT)
Call Super Gran on 021 079 4668, raesam@hotmail.co.nz
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