Practical Help Is At Hand

Many families today are working hard to support children who are struggling emotionally, behaviourally, or developmentally. This includes a growing number of children with neurodiverse profiles — such as ADHD, autism, and twice-exceptional (2e) learners — whose needs may not always fit conventional approaches. Parents often receive excellent guidance from teachers, friends, and therapists, but translating those recommendations into everyday life at home can feel overwhelming.

Jennifer works directly with families to bridge that gap. Drawing on more than 26 years of experience supporting families around the world, she helps parents understand their child’s unique profile — whether neurotypical or neurodivergent — and build practical routines, communication systems, and family environments that work better for everyone.

Our Services

Community Guidance & Support

Parenting Seminars

Attend seminars presented by Jennifer and a variety of leading experts to learn more about today’s greatest parenting challenges.

  • Academic Support & Study Skills

  • Resilience

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Parent Health & Wellbeing

  • Executive Function Home Based Skills

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Learning Differences

  • Screen Management

  • Schooling Options

  • Parenting Styles

  • Third Culture Children

  • Expat Parenting Challenges

Caregiver Courses

This bespoke training programme is designed for helpers and caregivers working with children and families in Singapore. The course aims to build understanding, practical skills, and confidence when caring for children who may experience ADHD, autism, behavioural challenges, or other developmental differences.

Delivered in a calm, respectful learning environment, the programme combines knowledge, discussion, and practical strategies that can be applied in everyday caregiving situations. Alongside child-focused learning, the course also encourages healthy communication, emotional awareness, and personal wellbeing, recognising the important role caregivers play within the household.

The training is structured over five days, allowing time to explore each topic thoughtfully and to practise new approaches.

  • Appropriate Expectations

  • Respectful Language

  • Positive Discipline

  • Routines

  • Healthy Habits

  • Independence Skills

  • Communication

  • Neurodiversity

  • Health and Wellness

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Who is Jennifer Costigan?

With more than 26 years of experience working closely with families around the world, Jennifer is a family systems consultant who helps parents navigate the complexities of raising children in today’s fast-changing world.

Her work focuses on supporting families whose children are experiencing behavioural, emotional or developmental challenges, helping parents create home environments where children can thrive socially, emotionally and academically.

Jennifer’s career has taken her inside family homes across multiple countries and cultures. Beginning as a trained maternity nurse, nanny and governess, she developed a deep, practical understanding of family life and child development from the earliest years through adolescence. This unusually hands-on background, combined with a master’s degree and decades of professional experience, gives her a rare ability to understand the real dynamics of daily family life and the pressures parents face.

Now based in Singapore for over a decade, Jennifer works with both local and internationally mobile families, many of whom are navigating complex developmental profiles, behavioural challenges, or the demands of highly competitive school environments.

A central part of Jennifer’s work involves helping families bridge the gap between professional recommendations and everyday life. She frequently collaborates with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, doctors and school teams, supporting parents in translating therapeutic strategies into routines and communication patterns that work within the home.

Jennifer has particular experience supporting children who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD, autism and twice-exceptional learning profiles, as well as families navigating emotional regulation challenges, school transitions and major family changes.

Her approach is holistic and practical. She works with parents to understand the full system around their child, often beginning with the foundations of family life—sleep, nutrition, routines and communication—before helping parents build strategies that support both the child’s development and the wellbeing of the whole family.

Jennifer is known for her calm, thoughtful approach and her ability to bring clarity to complex situations. By helping parents step back, understand their child’s needs and implement realistic strategies at home, she supports families in creating lasting, positive change.

Corporate Engagements

2E Coaching for Teens

Speaking Events

Maternity Nursing Services

Proxy-Parenting

Short Term Shadow Support International Governess and Nanny Recruitment

Caregiver Mentoring

Contact Jennifer directly on +65 83015144

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Useful Definitions

Neurodiversity

A concept that recognises and values the natural differences in how people think, learn, and process the world. It includes profiles such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and others — viewing these differences as variations, not deficits.

2E (Twice-Exceptional)

Refers to individuals who are both highly able (gifted) and have a learning, developmental, or attention difference such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. These individuals often have significant strengths alongside specific challenges, and may need support that recognises both.

Autism

A neurodevelopmental difference that influences how a person experiences communication, social interaction, and the world around them. Autistic individuals may have unique ways of thinking, learning, and processing sensory information, along with deep interests and strong attention to detail.

ADHD

(Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

A neurodevelopmental difference that affects attention, impulse control, and activity levels. Individuals with ADHD may find it harder to focus, stay organised, or regulate energy — but often also show strengths such as creativity, curiosity, and high energy.

School Shadow (Behaviour Support)

A school shadow is a trained adult who works alongside a child in the classroom to provide short-term, targeted support for behavioural, emotional, or learning challenges. Their role is to help the child stay engaged, manage routines, and develop skills such as self-regulation, communication, and independence. School shadows typically provide temporary interventions, working closely with teachers and families to implement consistent strategies. The goal is to build the child’s confidence and skills so that support can be gradually reduced over time.

Parent Away Care (Proxy-Parenting) is when a professional caregiver takes on a parent's duties while the actual parents are away, ensuring children's needs are met through comprehensive, 24-hour care.

Governess

A governess is a trained educator who works closely with a family to support a child’s learning, development, and daily routines within the home. Unlike a tutor who focuses only on academic subjects, a governess takes a more holistic approach — helping children build good study habits, social skills, independence, and confidence. Governesses often work in partnership with parents and schools, providing personalised guidance that fits the child’s needs and the family’s values. Their role can include supporting schoolwork, guiding behaviour, and helping establish structure and routines at home.

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Maternity Nurse

A maternity nurse is a trained professional who supports families in the early weeks or months after a baby is born. They provide hands-on guidance with newborn care, including feeding, sleep routines, settling techniques, and establishing healthy daily rhythms. As well as caring for the baby, a maternity nurse supports parents — helping them build confidence, understand their newborn’s needs, and adjust to life with a new baby. Their role is typically short-term and focused on creating a calm, well-supported start for both baby and family.