Talita

About Me

Available from mid november 2026 onwards! ??
Hi! I’m Talita, a 25 year old Brazilian au pair with nearly 5 years of experience looking after children. Over the past few years, I’ve cared for babies, toddlers and older children between 6 months and 13 years old in Belgium, the UK, Denmark and Austria.

I love being the kind of person a child knows they can always count on, for hugs, protection, help, encouragement and, of course, lots of fun! I enjoy being part of their everyday lives, helping with their routines, playing with them, supporting them with homework and simply being there for all the little moments that make up their day. I believe children deserve kindness, patience and respect. They’re still learning how to understand the world and their own emotions, and I love being someone who helps them grow in confidence rather than fear.

Little special things I love doing for the little ones (just don’t tell them!!)
? Making and painting little treasures that look like gold nuggets, then hiding them around the house while they’re at nursery or school, so when they get home… we have a TREASURE HUNT!??

?? Buying plain white T-shirts and letting them paint or draw whatever they like, whilst I do the same with mine, so we end up with matching T-shirts!

??Teaching them a few Portuguese words along the way and reading children's books about the Amazon, Brazil and our culture, sharing a little piece of my home with them.

?? Teaching them the basics of capoeira, just for fun!

??Getting their little hands involved in the kitchen whenever I’m cooking a traditional Brazilian dish.

?? And when Christmas comes around, there will NEVER be a shortage of cookies and biscuits! I love adapting recipes to suit each family’s dietary requirements!

?? Portraits! A canvas for each of us, so we can paint portraits of one another and have a lovely little keepsake to treasure forever.

Every day means a different activity, and when it comes to creativity, I never run out of ideas!

So, what else can you expect from me???
?? A naturally organised and tidy au pair: I like things to have their own place, and I generally enjoy keeping the spaces I use clean, organised and comfortable.

?? A very creative au pair: Art is a huge part of my life, so I’m always thinking of new things we can make, create, explore or try together.

?? Endless arts, crafts and creative activities: Expect painting, drawing, cutting, sticking, building, making things from cardboard, clay, recycled materials and whatever else we can get our hands on. If your little one wants to be a fairy, we probably won’t buy the costume.
We’ll make the wings ourselves! We’ll build the wings ourselves with cardboard, LOTS of glitter, glue and lots of imagination, and then we’ll shine and fly around together!

?? Sensory activities: I really enjoy creating sensory activities for children especially for babies! And letting them explore different textures, materials, colours and sensations. I think they’re a great way to learn while having fun.

?? Learning through play: I love finding sneaky little ways to turn learning into something fun, whether that’s practising their name, learning numbers, recognising letters, counting, exploring colours or simply discovering something new together.

?? A “let’s make it fun” attitude: I’m always looking for ways to turn ordinary moments into little adventures. If one activity doesn’t work, no problem! I’ll have another idea ready. Sometimes the best afternoons come from completely random ideas!

?? Fun and thoughtful mealtimes: I like making food look exciting for children rather than simply putting something on a plate and expecting them to eat it. I might cut fruit or vegetables into hearts, stars or other fun shapes, make little food sticks or create a playful challenge around trying different foods.
(For example, if they’re old enough to read, I might leave a little note next to their food saying: “Hi! I’m a carrot and I have a mission for you. Do you accept? If you do, your mission is to eat four pieces of carrot. If you complete your mission, you get a star!” Just a simple and playful way of making trying different foods feel more fun and exciting.)

?? Positive mealtimes: I never want food to become a battle. I prefer to encourage children in a relaxed and playful way, without unnecessary pressure, so that mealtimes can feel positive, enjoyable and calm for everyone.

?? A little bento-inspired creativity: I love the idea behind Japanese bento meals, where food can be arranged in a fun, colourful and appealing way to make mealtimes more exciting for children. I’d love to bring a little bit of that inspiration into everyday meals when appropriate, nothing complicated or fancy, just small details that can make a child think, “Ooh, that looks fun!”

?? A calm and patient presence: Children can have big feelings about very small things, and that’s okay! I try to meet those moments with patience, understanding and consistency rather than immediately getting frustrated. I’m also able to recognise the difference between a child who is genuinely frustrated or overwhelmed and a moment when they’re simply testing a boundary or having a tantrum. If I need to be firm, I will be. But always calmly and respectfully, never in a way that makes a child feel frightened. I believe you can be warm and reassuring while still being clear about boundaries and helping children understand that some things are simply not okay.

?? 100% focus when I’m playing with the children: When I’m playing, doing an activity or spending quality time with the children, my focus is on them. I don’t want to be half-playing and half-tidying at the same time. I’d rather give them my full attention and tidy everything properly afterwards.

?? A safe and sensible approach: Even though I’m happy to let children get messy, explore and be creative, I’ll always keep safety in mind. I would never leave things like LEGO or other toys lying around where a child could hurt themselves.

?? Someone who likes to prepare ahead: Whenever possible, I like doing little things in advance to make the next part of the day easier. I enjoy preparing things such as the breakfast table the night before, so mornings can feel a little more organised and relaxed.

?? Someone who is happy to adapt: I know every family has its own routines, preferences and way of doing things. I don’t expect every household to work the same way, and I’m happy to learn how your family does things and find a routine that works well for everyone since I also hope my host family can understand that I come from a different country and a different culture, so we’re not always going to do everything exactly the same way.
That doesn’t mean that their way is wrong, or that mine is wrong either. It simply means that we’re different people, and sometimes we do the same things in different ways.
And that’s completely okay. As long as it works, everyone is happy, and we respect each other’s way of doing things, there’s nothing wrong with being different.

?? Someone who genuinely enjoys being involved: I don’t just want to “get through the day” with the children. I want to actually be part of their little world. Hearing their stories, answering their endless questions, celebrating their achievements and, of course, hearing things like, “Talita, come and look at this!” for the thousandth time haha

?? A big believer in making children feel safe, respected and heard: I want children to know that they can come to me when they need help, comfort, reassurance or simply someone to listen to them.

?? A good balance between fun and structure: I love being silly, creative and playful, but I also understand that children need routines, boundaries and consistency. I believe the two can absolutely exist together.

?? Lots of love, fun, attention and safety: I want children to feel safe, cared for and genuinely happy around me. I love giving lots of affection, playing silly games, laughing together and making ordinary days feel special, while always keeping their safety and wellbeing at the centre of what I do!

?? And, of course, a very enthusiastic babysitter! I genuinely enjoy discovering what makes each child excited, helping them learn new things and finding little ways to make their everyday life more fun!