Ladybug Home Care would like to introduce ourselves and
our owner to readers of Metroplex Baby & Kids. Our goal
is to give you tips and tricks on finding special needs
and traditional child care, as well as, disease specific
tips and education that will help anyone with their
beloved little one.
Ladybug Home Care was started by me, Tracy
Sellers……………………..
I am a mother and grandmother
with over 20 years of experience in caring for others.
My education began at Texas Wesleyan University, where I
was a pre-med major and a psychology minor. Love,
marriage, and a healthy baby girl sidetracked school in
1991; life was good. My world went into a tailspin in
1996 when my premature son was born with Reflux, asthma,
and constant sinus/ear infections. Sloan (my son) needed
one-on-one care, and I soon became aware of the
difficulty of finding a reliable, affordable home care
service. I began to dream of starting my own home care
service, born of needing help and wanting to spare
others the frustration and desperation of not being able
to find care for my son. Unfortunately, the pressures of
dealing with a constantly sick and fussy baby took its
toll on my marriage and derailed my plans for starting
my own business. In 1998 I went to Nursing School and in
2000 I attended the Police Academy. Working in the
health care field and as a Police Officer was rewarding,
but my heart was telling me to pursue my home care
dream. In 2002 I watched my grandfather tirelessly
devote his heart, soul, and life to the love and care of
my grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s. When the
task of caring for his beloved Dee Dee became too much
for just him, home health care allowed my grandfather to
continue caring for her at home. After an Alzheimer’s
facility became necessary, my grandfather visited my
grandmother 4 to 6 times a day; even though my
grandmother had not spoken a word in years, their love
remained strong. A massive stroke unexpectedly took the
life of this wonderful man and spared him the pain of
watching his wife pass. Three months later Dee Dee
passed and went to be with him. At the ice-covered grave
site we were suddenly swarmed with LADYBUGS. Everyone
who knew Dee Dee was covered with these beautiful
LADYBUGS. We took this as a sign from Dee Dee in heaven
that she was okay and happily with the love of her life,
and that they were watching over all of us. This sign
was the inspiration I needed to finally start my in-home
care company, Ladybug Home Care was born. It has been a
long, hard road, but it has been the most rewarding
thing I have ever done. I dedicate my love and business
to my loving grandparents and to the Ladybug. Thank you
for giving us the opportunity to introduce ourselves. We
would like to leave all of our friends a quick guide on
choosing an in-home nanny or babysitter.
This month's focus -
5 things to look for when
choosing a home care company for your Special Needs
Child.
1. Make sure the company has experience with your
child’s specific impairment.
2. You should learn something when you are talking to
them.
3. They need to address all of your concerns before
starting. Also, they should bring up other concerns
based upon experiences they have had as a company.
4. They will allow you to meet the aides before they
come out for the first time.
5. Last, but certainly not least, trust your gut. You
know your family and your child, so please choose who
you feel will fit best in your mix.
Thank you and look for an update next month
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