Infant Enhancement Center of San Luis Obispo

03/08/2024

Abstract “Ethics is concerned with the basis for moral judgments of “right” and “wrong” and is central to the clinical endeavor. Many clinicians integrate ethical estimations into their work without much conscious awareness. However, explicit use of ethical principles and frameworks can he...

03/08/2024

recognises and celebrates the achievements of women across the field of Infant Mental Health this International Women's Day 2024!

We are delighted to introduce next our invited speakers from the Nordic region. Mette Skovgaard Væver is Professor in clinical child psychology and early intervention and Director of the Centre for Early Intervention and Family Studies at the University of Copenhagen.

Dr. Væver will be presenting on Infant Mental Health Screening and interventions in primary care in Denmark.

Find out more about the Congress at: https://waimh.org/page/WAIMH2024

01/08/2024

Every human baby, from all walks of life and every corner of the Earth, has a similar developmental and neurological trajectory during the first year of life.

In Theatres NOW!Everybody loves... BABIES. This visually stunning new movie simultaneously follows four babies around the world - from first breath to first ...

01/08/2024

Tips for supporting your infant/toddler's early learning and socio-emotional development. Provided by zerotothree.org.

01/08/2024

Babies are "Citizens of the World." Patricia Kuhl wonders what it means to be human in this Ted Talk.

07/03/2018

Happy 4th of July! No father’s group this week. Enjoy the holiday and we’ll be back next week, same time same place @ Kindred Space LA_Birth,Lactation,Education.

06/15/2018

I’ll be teaching a course on Aug 4, 2018 as part of the PCC’s Summer Series. We will be focusing on emotional development from a psychoanalytic point of view from birth to 18 months. Info for registration is in this post or you can go to www.p-c-c.org.

06/12/2018

Father's Group beginning next week Wed June 20th at the beautiful kindredspacela! Expectant fathers and fathers welcome. $15 at the door or you can email prior to save a space at smfamilyenhancement@gmail.com. Let us create a space for fathers and fathers-to-be to talk about issues pertinent to fatherhood. Sliding scale available.

09/26/2017

Please take a moment to read this flyer regarding infant observation. Feel free to contact me if you or someone you know might be interested in participating. Thank you!

12/08/2016

Matching baby’s lulls by patiently waiting, and then engaging when she does, is a hallmark of responsive, sensitive parenting. You’re attuned to baby, aware of baby’s cues, and quick to respond to baby’s cues. Sensitive parenting helps baby form a trusting relationship with you, called “secure attachment.” http://www.zerotofive.net/parenting/reading-your-newborns-engage-with-me-cues/

Baby loves it when you mimic her facial expressions, coo at her little sounds, and gaze into her eyes. Other times, she needs a break.

12/03/2016

Childhood trauma harms children’s developing brains and bodies. Nadine Burke Harris, a pediatrician in San Francisco, connected the dots between her patients’ sickness and chronic stress. Now it’s her mission to help other doctors identify childhood trauma.

Dr. Harris doesn’t just treat children’s symptoms, she helps them address the stress that is making them sick

11/19/2016

Learn to read the babies - they are always communicating.

Have you worried that your newborn fell asleep hungry after breastfeeding? 🤱🏿🤱🏻🤱🏼
"When a baby is hungry, he tends to clench his fists tightly and bring them toward his face. If he falls asleep hungry, his fists usually stay clenched. But when he gets milk, he relaxes starting with his face. Then his shoulders relax, and finally those fists unclench. Eventually they're as limp as the rest of him. Think of his hands as a built-in fuel gauge." -- La Leche League's Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th edition

There are exceptions to every rule and this is only one tool in your toolbox. This rule should be used for healthy, full-term newborns. If your newborn is listless and difficult to wake, consulting with your healthcare provider to rule out extenuating circumstances is recommended.
Want help? Find your local LLL Leader at lllusa.org
[Image: Infant sound asleep with a relaxed hand. Text: "Is she still hungry after nursing?" Trust the hands.]

11/18/2016

Many parents are uncomfortable when their kids experience "negative" emotions, and feel the desire to bring them back to happiness.

Instead of rescuing your child from their difficult emotions, try this.

It's hard to see our kids sad, frustrated or discouraged. Instead of rushing to rescue them, let your children feel their feelings using these positive parenting tips!

11/16/2016

We cannot teach children to be respectful by treating them with disrespect. How we treat them is what we teach them.

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”

11/07/2016

Children learn what we live.

(image via Positive Parenting Connection)

02/06/2016

Tip of the iceberg.

Overtime, our brains start filtering out details deemed unimportant

11/13/2015

When you play an instrument, it's like a full-body brain workout.

11/13/2015

I'm a first-time mom, and there have been many times in the past seven months when I've wished for some type of device that could record the absurd thoughts running through my head, especially at night.