Although my name is Melita, I often go by MJ—my original initials from before I was married. While I proudly carry my husband’s surname, I’ve always wanted to honour the person I was before marital life, keeping a part of the “old me” alongside the new.

Professionally, I’ve spent over 30 years working with children aged 0—16, fascinated by their behaviour and endlessly curious about what makes them tick.

 

This passion led me to qualifications in early childhood teaching, child and family interventions, and social sciences. Today, I work both as a child and family therapist and an early childhood teacher—a combination that allows me not only to observe and understand children firsthand but also to put my own insights into practice. My professional goal remains the same as it was three decades ago: to keep learning so that I can provide the best guidance for children and families.

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In recent years, I’ve turned my lifelong love of writing into a new adventure. Though I’ve always written in my spare time, it wasn’t until someone challenged me—much like I challenge my clients—that I confronted why I hadn’t pursued my dream of becoming a published author. The answer? I had no good reason. So I set to work. The result is one book published and three more on the way this year.