Why I Chose to Work with Children: A Journey from Love to Purpose

When I think about what led me to work with children, two things immediately come to mind. First and foremost, it’s my deep, unconditional love for them—regardless of their race, color, or religion. Just the sight of a child triggers a physical response in me: my jaw tightens, I feel an overwhelming urge to hug them, and an instant desire to be near them. It’s as if something in me wakes up fully in their presence.

I’ve always been drawn to understanding children—not just playing with them, but truly observing them. I become curious about how they think, behave, eat, sleep, and interact with the world around them. Even as a child myself, I remember my mother telling me that I had a natural ability to be with children for hours, fully engaged, happy to feed them, bathe them, or simply keep them company.

Over the years, my academic background only deepened this curiosity. It gave structure and vocabulary to things I had intuitively felt about child development, and it helped me realize how much intention and awareness it takes to truly support a child’s growth.

Now, as a mother of two and as someone who works with many more children through my profession, this passion has evolved into purpose. The Titli Program was born from a vision: to create safe and loving environments where children can learn, play, and grow freely.

Why safe? Because I believe that a child’s most basic need is to feel safe—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. And it’s not their responsibility to create that safety. It’s ours, as adults. Children cannot flourish if they are fearful, anxious, or unheard. That’s why safety isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation.

After safety, the next essential ingredient for a child’s healthy development is love. But love, I’ve come to realize, holds different meanings for different people. For me, love isn’t just about affection or kind words—though those are important too. Love, in my experience, is about deep respect and the willingness to give of yourself fully, without expecting anything in return.

This kind of love is the heart of the Titli Program. We aim to create spaces where children feel seen, heard, and deeply valued—not because they perform, but simply because they are. That, to me, is a loving environment.

A therapist energetically engages children in a playful and interactive session, using bubbles as a tool to foster connection and joy in a therapy setting.

A Call from the Heart

As I reflect on this journey—from a little girl drawn to every child around her, to a mother and educator building safe, loving spaces—I realized this path was never really a choice. It was a calling.

Every child I meet, whether in my home or through the Titli Program, reminds me why this work matters.

I believe that every child deserves to grow in an environment where they feel safe to be themselves and loved just as they are. And I believe it’s our responsibility as adults to create that world for them—not perfectly, but intentionally.

This is what the Titli Program stands for.

And this is why I do what I do.

One child at a time. One moment of presence at a time.