Hawthorne Rehab and Wellness

10/03/2025

The last baby is different.

With them, every single thing feels like both a gift and a goodbye.
You hold them and think, this might be the last newborn smell I ever breathe in.
You rock them to sleep and think, this might be the last baby that ever fits this small on my chest.

You find yourself memorizing things you used to rush through; the way their tiny feet kick in the bath, the sound of their first babbles, even the midnight cries.

Because deep down, you know this chapter is closing.

The last baby softens you in ways you can’t explain.
They make you cry in the middle of folding their onesies especially the last one they would be wearing .
They make you linger in the rocking chair long after they’ve fallen asleep.
They make you realize just how much of motherhood you once hurried through.

And when you kiss them goodnight, it hits you. 🥹
This is the last first smile.
The last first crawl.
The last first everything.

That’s what makes the last baby so heavy on your heart.

They are both your beginning and your goodbye.

08/18/2025

📢 Why Movement Breaks are a Game Changer for the Classroom! 🏃‍♂️📚

In today’s dynamic classrooms, movement breaks are proving to be key to effective teaching strategies. 🌟 These short, structured activity periods not only refresh students but also have a positive impact on their focus, energy, and emotional well-being!

What exactly are movement breaks? They’re short bursts of physical activity like stretching, simple exercises, or quick games that give students a boost throughout the day. 🙌 These breaks increase blood flow, improve concentration, and make learning more engaging!

Ready to bring movement breaks into your classroom? Download our FREE printable poster featuring 5 easy-to-implement movement break exercises! This is just a sneak peek from our full Exercise Poster Collection for the Classroom.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

04/28/2025

🔈 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE VS. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a method of alternative medicine used by massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors and osteopaths, who manually apply a subtle movement of the spinal and cranial bones to bring the central nervous system into harmony. This therapy involves assessing and addressing the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which can be restricted by trauma to the body, such as through falls, accidents, and general nervous tension. By gently working with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia, the restrictions of nerve passages are eased, the movement of CSF through the spinal cord can be optimized, and misaligned bones can be restored to their proper position. This therapy is said to be particularly useful for mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic nervous conditions such as fibromyalgia.

What is Myofascial Release?

Myofascial Release is a gentle therapy that consists of a mixture of light stretching and massage work. During a session, the therapist will apply hands-on massage strokes in order to release tension from the bands of the muscles, bones, nerves and joints, by unblocking any scar tissue or adhesions due to injury in the muscles and surrounding tissues. The theory of myofascial release requires an understanding of the fascial system (or connective tissue, which is not to be confused with the word facial). The fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater.

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04/20/2025

NOBODY WARNED ME ABOUT LIP AND TONGUE TIES!

it can DESTROY your breastfeeding journey!

the latch was PAINFUL. it hurt so badly. it was tearing me apart.

she was fussy. i couldn't figure out what it could be.

until we got her checked and found out, she was tied.

we got it reversed and that SAVED our breastfeeding journey.

it can also cause issues later in life if not fixed..

not just breastfeeding but with speech, dental issues, hygiene etc.

more people need to be aware of this!!!! it should be checked in the hospital!! its uncomfortable for them. i couldnt figure it out and had no idea it was even a thing!!

03/05/2025

Happy IBCLC Day!!!!❤️

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