Nurture with Aimee

06/08/2026

Mother Nature did some magic this week and completely froze the water in our water table! The children were absolutely fascinated by the cold, smooth texture and loved finding different ways to break through and melt the ice. Moments like this are exactly why I love home-based care - embracing the unexpected and turning it into a morning full of curiosity and discovery. 🔎✨

The water table was reset, but this time we added flowers, shells, rocks and food colouring to the water. 🌼🐚🧪
Unfortunately, we didn't get the frozen ice sculptures we expected because it didn't get quite cold enough the next night, But the children weren't disappointed at all. They instantly turned our unfrozen experiment into a gorgeous morning of "potion making" and sensory water play with the colourful water, flowers, and shells.

09/01/2026

08/01/2026

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all my families, past and present. Hope you are all enjoying your family time. Thank you for the beautiful gifts. 🥰 lots of love. ❤️

15/08/2025

Today we bid farewell to this gorgeous girl. She requested an under-the-sea cake for her last day and to celebrate her 5th birthday, as well as a special visit from Janelle for a graduation ceremony where she wore the korowai and received her graduation certificate.
Norah, your departure will leave a significant void in our nurture family. You are the most humorous child I have had the pleasure of caring for, possessing a unique personality and an incredible imagination. I will miss the daily laughter you brought me, often leaving me speechless and wondering how a child could be so humorous. 😂 Over the past three years in care, you have formed meaningful friendships, and I am aware that the children here will miss you dearly. Norah, I wish you continued success as you progress in your educational journey. I am confident that you will excel and achieve remarkable things, and I have no doubt that you will bring joy and laughter to your teacher, just as you have to me. I hope your teacher is prepared for the experience that awaits her,🤣and I look forward to hearing about your adventures when you visit us during school holidays.

Breigh and Mike, I would like to express my gratitude for entrusting me with Norah's care. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Norah will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I feel truly privileged to have had the opportunity to be a part of your lives. ❤️

Go well beautiful girl. You are missed already. 🥹xx

20/04/2025

Happy Easter from me and the snuggliest, cutest bunny squad you'll ever meet! 🐰🥰

04/03/2025

As part of a nurture@home team, I'm taking part in the House to House challenge this march. 🏃‍♀️ this is such a worthy cause, to keep families together when they need it the most. Please click the link below to donate to our cause and support kiwi families! Every little bit makes such a difference and your contribution would mean so much to our team. ❤️ Also, if you would like to join our team feel free too! https://www.housetohouse.org.nz//aimee-walford

Help support families with a child in a hospital away from home by donating to my House to House page.