Early Years Intervention

23/01/2026

💛 Working in partnership 💛

I don’t believe that one person ever has all the answers, especially when it comes to children.

Parents know their child better than anyone.
You know their patterns, their worries, and the little details that matter.

My role isn’t to replace that.
It’s to walk alongside it.

I’m often the sounding board…
the “have you tried this?”
the “what if we looked at it this way?”
the steady presence that helps keep things consistent when life feels busy or wobbly.

When we work together, bringing your knowledge of your child and my experience and perspective, support feels more manageable and progress feels less heavy.

🤍 Partnership over pressure.

If this way of working resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Yours in partnership,
Anita

09/01/2026

My name change wasn’t about trends or tidy branding. It came from noticing what families actually need when they invite me into their homes.

Not more pressure.
Not more labels.
But someone who will sit with uncertainty , explain gently and support them to move forward in their own way.
Overtime, I realised my work had quietly outgrown the word Intervention.
What I offer is better described as early years support - calm, flexible and shaped around the whole family

This rebrand isn’t a new direction.
It’s simply a clearer reflection of the work I’ve been doing all along.

Thank you for trusting me to walk alongside you. 💛

Yours in partnership,
Anita

03/01/2026

A new name, but the same heart ❤️

This rebrand isn’t a restart, it’s a realignment.
Same values, same care, just a name that finally reflects what I offer families.

Yours in partnership,
Anita

01/01/2026

When I first started Early Years Intervention in 2024, my work focused on a small part of early years support.
But over time, listening to families and walking alongside them, I realised how much wider your needs really are.

My work has grown to support parents across the early years, from early connection and developmental play, to everyday routines, toileting and the moments at home that feel hardest to navigate.

Along the way, I’ve also built trusted professional connections with other early years specialists, so when something is outside my scope, families are never left without guidance.

It was never really about intervention.
It’s about understanding.
It’s about reassurance.
It’s about gentle change that honours children and the adults beside them.

So today I’m sharing something that’s been sitting in my heart for a while.

I’m now working as Anita McKenna - Early Years Support 💛
Because families don’t need more pressure, they deserve calm, personalised support that grows with them.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
I’m excited for what’s ahead.

Yours in partnership,
Anita 🐝 ✨

01/01/2026

03/12/2025

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02/12/2025

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23/11/2025

Looking for sensory-friendly furniture that actually works for your child?

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Ciaran specialises in crafting pieces that support:
✨ Regulation
✨ Focus
✨ Calmer routines
✨ Safe movement
✨ Sensory engagement

Every item is built with understanding and shaped around your child’s individual sensory profile, from cosy corners and movement seats to bespoke storage and more.

If you’ve ever wished there was something purpose-built for your home instead of trying to make shop-bought items work… this is the option you’ve been looking for.

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16/11/2025

There’s something so simple and lovely about nursery rhymes…
They don’t need props or a big setup, just you, your little one, and a few familiar lines. 💛 🎶

But underneath all that simplicity, they’re doing so much for your child.

Nursery rhymes help little ones:
✨ pick up new words and sounds,
✨ develop early listening and attention,
✨ learn rhythm, memory and turn-taking,
✨ feel calm and connected through your voice,
✨ start predicting what comes next,
✨ and build confidence as they join in in their own wee way.

Your child won’t mind if you forget a verse or sing a little out of tune (with the exception of some of our GLP learners, who love things just right 🎶💛).
They don’t notice the “mistakes” they notice YOU. Your face, your voice, your closeness and your fun!

Those tiny moments, the cuddles, the actions and the repeated rhymes are building early skills in the most natural and gentle way.

So if you’re singing the same rhyme on repeat, just know… you’re doing something really meaningful, and your little one is soaking it all up. 💛

What’s a favourite rhyme in your house at the minute? 🎶👇