Rita Lawrence owns Brookside Nannies and came to KC in her early twenties from the UK.  She now has a second generation grandson and daughter who live in Brookside.  Glad of the opportunity to work with children she enjoys spending time with them in creative play and activities that promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Communication and activities are centered around the developmental stage of the child.  

Parents who don't feel comfortable with leaving an adolescent at home alone after school can arrange to have an older person to encourage activities which are relaxing such as a game of pool as well as help with homework assignments.  

Younger children require more interventions which are shorter in duration and help reinforce positive behaviors such as good manners.

Rita has practiced meditation since 1986 and believes that we can learn to raise children to be respectful of others by practicing meditation which is simply sitting still and being quiet.  The environment impacts our wellbeing.  Pesticides used on lawns and gardens and in our food impacts health.  Having air ducts cleaned as well as using organic hourse cleaners can help reduce toxity as well as houseplants that have been researched and found to reduce toxins such as famaldehyde .  We recommend Dr. B.C. Wolverton's article 'How to grow fresh air.'  He lists ten houseplants that reduce indoor toxins in the air.  We ask parents to read about the benefits of organic non-GMO food.  We will be giving vegetarian food demonstrations at the Natural Grocers 9108 Metcalf Avenue, OP 66212.

The mindful use of non-violent communication and vegetarian diet help eliminate foods that are unethical and fosters harmony in our families and the world.  Please visit www.veggiefest.org Chicago.

Education is an important value.  Rita has studied at at UMKC, JCCC, The College of Notre Dame, Baltimore MD, and The Catholic University of America, Washington DC where she graduated with a Master of Science Degree.

A Brtitish Colonial, born and raised in Kenya, East Africa where her father was a civil engineer.  England was home during Rita's teen years and more receltly for three years.  America represents a life of enterprise and opportunity. 

Free in home consultations can be arranged to families in the surrounding suburbs.

We offer 4 hour segments of time for those who do not require a part-time or full-time nanny.  

We can provide care early in the morning if you have to leave for work and provide a nutritious breakfast and help your children stay organized.  We are also available on weekends and are available to travel should your children need a nanny for a vacation or escort to boarding school away from home.

We believe that parents who are adapting to their life and responsibilities need the support of a nanny who is knowledgable about childhood development, vegetarian diet and how to engage with children and provide structure and discipline that helps your child adept socially.

 

Organic clothing and bedding.

We make handknitted clothes for babies and children.  10% of sales goes to the Keeler Womens Center, KC, KS.  Benedicting nuns provide services to help women find employment.