Building the Village: Coworking, Childcare, and Community at Heinsch House
At Aspen Grove Counseling & Wellness, we know that early parenthood can feel both beautiful and overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating it without a trusted support network. That’s why we’re excited to share a blog series highlighting local professionals and small businesses offering compassionate, grounded care for new and expecting parents in the Atlanta and Decatur area. You can check out the entire series here.
Each post is a chance to learn more about the people behind the services — what they do, why they do it, and how they’re helping build a more connected and supportive village for families in transition.
This week, we’re featuring Selina Wiggins, founder of Heinsch House — Atlanta’s first coworking space with on-site childcare for children ages 0–3.
Inspired by her own experience navigating the tension between work and early parenthood, Selina created a space where parents don’t have to choose between staying close to their babies and staying connected to their careers. Heinsch House offers something truly special: a thoughtful, community-rooted model that supports secure attachment, mental health, and meaningful productivity, all under one roof.
Getting to Know Heinsch House
Welcome, Selina, and thank you for sharing your story with us! Can you start by telling us a little about yourself and the work you do?
“My name is Selina Wiggins and I am the founder of Heinsch House, a coworking space with on-site childcare in East Atlanta designed for working parents with little children age 0-3.”
Do you offer in-person, virtual, or hybrid services?
“Our co-working space is in-person.”
What inspired you to start working with new and soon-to-be parents?
“To this day new parents, mostly mothers, are forced to compromise on either their career or being present with their baby. I strongly believe that in times of flexible and remote work, this is outdated and created a solution that merges both worlds, work and parenthood.”
What are some of the common challenges your clients face in early parenthood, and how do you support them through that?
“Entering into the crazy beautiful world of parenthood is already a challenge on its own. Once it is time to return to work, even more stress factors are added such as separation anxiety, guilt, decreased productivity, sometimes loneliness, and everyone experiences it differently. At Heinsch House we not only provide the physical but also the mental space that gives new parents structure, community, and the setup to be productive while staying close to your baby. This has impacts on mental health and overall work life balance that are immeasurable.”
“We not only provide the physical, but also the mental space that gives new parents structure, community, and the setup to be productive while staying close to your baby”
What makes your approach unique or different from others in your field?
“So far we are the only co-working space with on-site childcare in Atlanta but I’m sure more will follow since this has proven to be such a beautiful concept that works in real life plus it is a great alternative to traditional daycare / nanny care. ”
Are there particular moments in your work that feel especially meaningful or rewarding?
“We strongly believe in secure attachments. Our proximity care model allows mom and baby to take as much time as they need to feel comfortable to separate. Most special to me is when I see a baby and/or mom who struggled with separation anxiety and now come in excited and ready to have fun. Also, as much as I love seeing our parents in productivity mode, I love even more when they make new friends who are in the same season of life!”
Can you share one thing you wish all new parents knew or believed about themselves?
“Trust your instinct. If it doesn't feel right to be away from your baby, you shouldn't have to.”
What’s something you wish more people understood or asked about your work?
“Since Co-working with Childcare is still a pioneering concept, we are still working on raising awareness of this alternative approach to childcare. I wish people would shout it from the roof that we are here!”
How can someone know if your service might be a good fit for them?
“If you can work remotely and have a little one under the age of 3, you don't want to be away from your baby but still be productive, socialize with other parents or just ditch the time in traffic for daycare drop offs this is for you. To find out if it is the right fit for your family, come take a tour and ask all your questions and/or book a trial day using code FIRST50 at checkout.”
We’re so grateful to Selina for sharing a window into her work with Heinsch House and for the way she’s reimagining what support for working parents can look like.
Creating a space that honors both presence and productivity is more than a convenience — it’s a mental health intervention, a community builder, and a tangible expression of care for families navigating the early years. We love this model, and we hope more spaces like this begin to take root across Atlanta and beyond.
You can learn more about Heinsch House at www.heinschhouse.com, or follow along on Instagram at @heinsch_house.
About the Author - Aspen Grove Counseling and Wellness
Aspen Grove Counseling & Wellness is a Decatur-based therapy practice supporting individuals and couples across Georgia. We offer warm, steady, emotionally attuned care through all stages of parenting — from pregnancy and postpartum to the ongoing changes of family life.
Our specialties include pregnancy/postpartum therapy, couples counseling for parents, and The Intentional Babymoon — a private, retreat-style intensive designed to help partners reconnect, communicate, and prepare for life after baby.
Whether you’re navigating new parenthood, shifting identities, or the long-term work of caring for others while staying connected to yourself, you deserve support that honors the full complexity of your experience. We’re here to walk alongside you.