Kin2Skin baby massage & yoga

14/01/2024

Estoy por comenzar una cuarta década de vida... y vaya que me siento plena y agradecida por cada experiencia vivida. Para conmemorar llegar a los 40, estoy recaudando fondos para una causa que require mucha atención: el buen trato a la niñez, esta vez quiero apoyar a niños y niñas víctimas de violencia en Colombia y necesito tu ayuda para lograr este gran reto de llevar educación para que más infancias crezcan en ambientes saludables y amorosos. Únete !! en este enlace te cuento más al respecto, cualquier contribución es bien recibida, los fondos van directo a la organización Children Change Colombia con quien me he aliado para hacer esto posible. Gracias de antemano!! Por favor comparte y comenta aquí abajo para que te mantenga al tanto del progreso del proyecto.

I am about to begin a fourth decade of life... and wow do I feel full and grateful for every experience I have had so far. To commemorate reaching 40, I am raising funds for a cause that requires a lot of attention: children's rights, this time I want to support boys and girls victims of violence in Colombia and I need your help to achieve this great challenge of providing education so that more children grow up in healthy and loving environments. Join this cause, your support is invaluable. In this link I tell you more about it, any contribution is welcome, the funds go directly to the charity Children Change Colombia with whom I have partnered to make this possible. Thank you in advance!! Please share and comment below so I can keep you posted of the progress of this project.

Nurturing Hope: Sandy's Initiative for Children in Colombia - JustGiving

18/05/2022

Are you expecting or have a baby? If you are in Sidcup and surrounding areas, come and join us to walk and connect this Friday 20th May at 10.30 am.

We will do a loop walking in green areas and we will end in a cosy studio for a relaxation circle and refreshments.

Free!! Just register below.
Share away :-)

Event in partnership with Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Preschool Yoga by Scentelation

Are you expecting or have a baby? Join us to walk and connect with other families

30/03/2022

How true is this?

Credit Janet Lansbury

We agree!

(It's not easy to keep your cool - but it does help when we expect the right things!).

11/12/2021

So true

THAT FIRST YEAR

The year that two became three
No. More. Hot. Tea.

The year of not leaving your side
For more than an hour
And feeling revived
From a two minute shower

The year of white noise
Cuddles and baby slings
As you slowly adjust
To the outside things

The year of sleep regressions
Monkey impressions
Panicked Google searches
Too many to mention

The year I realised that women
Really do hold all the powers
Rocking and pacing
For hours and hours

Being more selective of
The company I keep
And dreading that question
So how does he sleep?

The year of building
All the rods for my own back
Binning the baby books
And not looking back

Endless walks with the pram
To help you to nap
Pounding the pavements
Looking like crap

One whole year to realise
That there's no wrong or right
There's what works
What you need
In the middle of the night

The year of doubts and fears
And bending the ears
Of family and friends
He'll sleep eventually
But when?

But you're more than
Your sleep struggles
So much more

You're that look of wonder
At a knock on the door
Your giggles
Your protests
And that tiny roar

Beaming with pride
As you take in your stride
Learning to roll, crawl and stand
And wave your wee hand

A sudden respect for those
Who've done all this before
But with two, with three, with four
Or more

The year of grand plans and dreams
Of these homemade cuisines
But some days just called
For eggs, chips and beans

And yet somehow you thrived
And we just about survived
The hourly wake-ups
And some almost-breakups

You really did shake-up
These two kids

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Words: Karen McMillan (Mother Truths)
Image:

Words taken from "Mother Truths: Poems on Early Motherhood" Available to buy worldwide: https://linktr.ee/mother_truths

03/10/2021

This is amazing!!!!! Let's free hugs to create a better world!!

02/12/2020

My baby boy is four years old today!!! I am in tears of happiness, nostalgia... everything at once. I am so so lucky to be the one who watches him grow!! Here is the poem I wrote for the book Mother Light written by the wonderful community I am part of Blossom & Berry Baby Massage & Yoga

I discovered baby massage before becoming a mum but practicing it with my own children has given the meaning of loving touch a whole new level.

27/11/2020

My amazing colleague Becky who runs Colic SOS is offering a masterclass on Monday about colic and reflux. If you are someone supporting parents in the early days or a parent who wants to know more about these topics, I highly recommend it!

What you will learn:

- An understanding of colic and triggers
- An understanding of reflux and triggers
- The different lotions and potions and how they work
- The common issues that parents face
- Practical tips on how to support parents through their colic & reflux journey
- Supporting parents mental wellbeing
- Q&A Session with Becky, Your Host

https://blossomandberry.lpages.co/colic-reflux-masterclass/

1 in 5 babies struggle with colic and reflux, leaving a lot of parents facing these struggles alone. Join me on Monday 30th November at 7.30pm for a Masterclass where you will learn: Understanding of colic and triggers, understanding of reflux and triggers, the different lotions and potions and how....

09/10/2020

I have an invitation to make! calling all families with babies 0-6 months old

Oliiki is a programme helping parents from pregnancy through to two to build their baby a strong brain and at the same time build parents confidence one play activity at a time.

Oliiki is committed to research and to ensuring that we are helping parents and parents-to-be in the best ways possible.

Therefore, they have teamed up with University College London to do a study looking at ways Oliiki can support you on your parenting journey.

In the next few weeks, (starting on Monday 12th), they will be running a research project for 8 weeks.

They are looking for parents with babies from 0-6 months to join us in the study.

You need to NOT be using the Oliiki app.

As a thank you each participant will be given lifetime access to the Oliiki app.

Do you fit this bill?
Do you know others that do?

If you’d like to be involved, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

Please contact Clare by email on clare@oliiki.com with RESEARCH in the email subject line.

15/07/2020

Could you help me sign this petition please? Myself and all my colleagues or people in the industry would love to know more guidance around in person classes with babies, children and their families.
Thank you for your support in this tricky time.

1343 signatures are still needed! Support and clear guidance for the reopening of baby and toddler classes and groups.

09/06/2020

My friend and colleague Rebecca Palmer from Happy Sleepy Baby put together this brilliant resource explaining the 4 S's for Secure Attachment according to Dr. Daniel J. Siegel's work.
Infant Mental Health Matters.

The 4 S's for Secure Attachment

We know that a secure attachment in infancy develops the baby's brain and sets them on the path to be able to regulate their emotions as they grow

But what do parents need to do to develop this attachment? Dr Siegel describes the 4 S's

❤️ SEEN - don't just 'see' your child but really be open to their emotions. If they are crying, acknowledge their pain/frustration. These emotions are real however silly you may think they are in the moment. The understanding you show is the 'seen'.

❤️ SOOTHE - Be there for your child. Provide comfort. When you comfort your baby, you help them link their experiences and physically change the shape of their brain so that they are able to self -regulate their emotions in the future.

❤️SAFETY - Protect your child from harm and from terror. Be kind. Do you often lose your temper with your child? Feel frustrated? All parents do but as adults we need to understand your own triggers that make you lose your temper and remove yourself from the situation to calm down.

❤️ SECURITY - There is no such thing as a perfect parent, we will miss opportunities to carry out the above. We will lose our temper, dismiss some tears when we are in a hurry but it is the opportunity to repair our connection. This is providing security. A consistent and persistent connection, making children feel happy, safe and loved.

Infant Mental health matters and the first 1001 days from womb to 3 years old is the time when we can build strong foundations for them to grow and blossom into self assured adults.

03/06/2020

If you have a baby or toddler with additional health care needs, I'll be running this inclusive baby/toddler massage session this Saturday 6th June at 11am over ZOOM. Session is free for families living in Greenwich. Link to register below. Share if you know someone who would like this 💕💕💕

This session is for babies and young children who are older than 8 weeks but not yet independently mobile.

01/06/2020

I have some very exciting news to share. I have had the honour to write a poem for this book put together by the amazing community of Blossom & Berry.

Motherhood is a journey where it is possible to feel surrounded by love and all alone, often simultaneously. The mind of a mother is a complex place, and all too often struggles are locked away from view. A mother's love is her highest strength and her greatest weakness. She is courageous, but she is vulnerable.

This collection of poems has been written by mothers from all over the world from Blossom & Berry. They have opened their hearts to radiate love, light and strength.

It's launched today so do grab yourself a copy or order one for a mother in your life as a way of appreciation for all that she does.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089CLZMH9/

Mother light-Poetic voices of motherhood from the heart

23/05/2020

Wondering why we want this lockdown to be over?

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/touch-skin-hunger-hugs-coronavirus-lockdown-isolation-ctactile-afferent-nerve-a9501676.html

Feel like you’re going mad after weeks without being touched by another person? Helen Coffey finds out why we crave human contact

12/05/2020

What a week last week! full of emotions and lots of stories shared by mums all over the world



This video brought tears to my eyes and a sense of great gratitude to be part of this amazing group of women.

04/05/2020

It is the start of maternal mental health week. One of my colleagues put together the resource here. It's so important to be real and talk about how you're really feeling. Asking for help is not a weakness 💜💜💜💜💜

29/04/2020

I am so so proud to be part of the team at Blossom & Berry Baby Massage & Yoga - Check out this amazing love bubble bundle, a special gift for all the mummies with babies out there in this uncertain times. 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

22/04/2020

Very interesting... For all the mummies of newborns out there. YOU are all your babies need. 💖💖💖💖💖💖

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Did you know, since the Covid-19 lockdown began in the UK, mums and midwives across the country have seen an increase in the number of babies coming back up to their birth weight by day 5! - Something that has not been seen in decades!

It is totally normal for your baby's weight to decrease post birth, however in recent years, it's been known to take up to day 10, or longer, for babies to get back up to their birth weight. This meant, extra measures were advised if your baby's day 5 weigh-in didn’t reach the expected amount.

Interestingly, what the lockdown and self-isolation has shown us is that without a constant stream of visitors, mum and baby have had a better opportunity for uninterrupted bonding which seems to have hugely helped mums and babies to establish breastfeeding and feed for longer, helping them regain their weight far quicker!

Whilst this evidence from midwives and other professionals is only anecdotal, at this stage, we hope that, once the NHS workload has returned to normal, formal research can look into this data in greater detail as this could have a huge impact on how women and their partners prepare for bringing home their baby and breastfeeding.

📸-ashjustine

03/04/2020

Bond & relax through Baby Massage - new free resource added to the hub at Mpower Community for Mums in Business

In this 3-part video series, I share some practical baby massage exercises you can do with your little one to calm, connect and communicate. My baby loved it and I hope your baby enjoys it too!

These free sessions are part of the Mpower community initiative, where experts are donating their time, energy and resources to help as much as they can during this uncertain and challenging time. Thank you Nicola Huelin for featuring me.

Access this and a growing number of free expert resources to help you, your family and your business...

Click here to access free resources - www.mpower.academy/freeresources