HUGS are medicine!

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Lessons from "Hidden Messages in Water"

Fascinating book written by Dr Masaru Emoto using amazing high-speed photographs of water to demonstrated that our intention influence every organic being on Earth. , Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. He found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors. The implications of this research create a new awareness of how we can positively impact the earth and our personal health. Check out The Hidden Messages in Water today!

Baby massage anthem!

Ami Tomake

Bengali chant form India means "I love you, my dear baby."  Its wonderfully soothing effect on babies has made it a favorite in infant massage classes, and it has become the anthem for the International Association of Infant Massage.  The words are pronounced: aaah-mee toe-mah-kay, bah-lo bah-shee baaaabeee. 

Check out this great video of an infant massage class using the song!

Indian Bouncing

In her book Vimila describes the way Indian women would calm their fussy babies. She called it Indian Bouncing. I found a video of an Indian women doing it!

 It is difficult to see, b/c of the orientation, but after viewing it a couple of times, you can see that the women is bouncing and patting a baby on her lap in a rhythmic bouncing motion.  Make sure to use a pillow or towel to support neck.  It is my go-to-move for when Baby is overwhelmed and overtired--puts her to sleep in a matter of seconds.

Give the gift of Baby Massage!

What better gift to give yourself or someone you love?  The tools to have a deeper bond with your/their baby.  The feeling of confidence as a parent.  The sense of empathy and compassion that the baby will develop.
I feel so blessed that I learned these techniques before the birth of my fourth child.  I feel that I have a deeper connection with her, then I had with my other children when they were the same age.  I also feel that I have become a better parent to my older children. 
I wish every parent could share the same joy that I have in parenting, and I looking forward to sharing my knowledge with as many parents as I can!