MITTS: Massage for Infants, Toddlers, and Teens

Emotional Intelligence should be taught to children as young as one year of age. We teach kids to count, know their colors, recite the ABC's, but we aren't teaching them emotional eloquence formally like we do other subjects in the classroom.    - Dr. Steve Sampson ​From birth, children require tactile stimulation to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Studies show that children who receive massage therapy show benefits of enhanced immune function, reduction of stress, and an overall sense of well-being.  Massage for Infants, Toddlers, and Teens (MITTS) is a program developed as a way to introduce young children to massage therapy and to enhance emotional intelligence. It is designed to help children navigate life from infancy to adulthood. A few of the many benefits of Infant Massage include: Improved Sleep Patterns Deepens Bonding Enhanced Immune Function Helps with Colic and Constipation Helps with Brain Development A few of the many benefits of Toddler Massage i

  How Entrepreneurs Take a Day Off:  Say 'Yes' to mandates As a solopreneur, it is so easy to justify how much time I spend running my business. Oftentimes, a missed phone call can mean a missed opportunity. So, like a lot of small business owners, I tend to work mornings, evenings, weekends, whenever. I learned first hand how this can lead to burnout. Once I started saying "yes" to myself, not only did I feel better, but, my practice did better as well. When we say "yes" to everyone else, we're actually saying "no'' to ourselves. In a business where I hear so many "no's", I like to hear a "YES!" even if it's coming from me. I say a mandatory "yes" to myself every Thursday. Just knowing that I have this day reserved each week motivates me to schedule meetings and tasks more strategically. Sometimes that means I'm up until 2 am on a Wednesday morning but just knowing that I have Thursday all to myself

 II t’s time to head back to school. While this can be an exciting time for children and parents, for some, it can be stressful. Stress serves a purpose in our lives. However, when stress is so persistent that you start to feel worry, dread, or fear, it turns into anxiety. We can start showing signs of anxiety in infancy. Babies may cry or hiccup excessively. Toddlers may bite, have tantrums, or be extra clingy. School aged children may experience stomach aches, sleeplessness, or irritability. And procrastinating, yelling, and poor appetite are some signs of parental anxiety. According to the CDC, 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years have diagnosed anxiety in 2018. That number jumps to 31.9% of children aged 13 - 18. And an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience any anxiety disorder at some time in their lives (NIMH). The best way for parents to talk to kids about anxiety is to lead by example. As The Good Mom Coach™, I teach parents techniques they can use throughout the day such as de

Thank you # serenawilliams for sharing your experiences with postpartum # depression which effects 60% of # moms and 25% of # Dads . Interactive Infant and Pediatric # Massage groups is one tool available for parents to help combat this issue. Visit my website for more information and to host or join a session. www.anita4massage.com Serena Williams shares postpartum struggles on social media Serena Williams says she's been struggling with postpartum emotions and wants other new moms to know they are "totally normal" usatoday.com

Infant Massage Inspires Parental Confidence Phyllis HanlonMay 11, 2015 MASSAGE Magazine | The arrival of a new baby can provoke both excitement and a bit of fear in even the most confident mom and dad. But in some cases, that confidence may begin to erode as baby cries, fusses, refuses to nurse or demonstrates some other upsetting behavior. While studies have shown that massage can help calm a stressed infant, they also indicate that parental confidence can realize a boost from touch therapy with their baby . Decades-Long Tradition Vimala Schneider McClure, founder of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), witnessed infant massage in an orphanage in India in 1973. The incredible benefits she saw prompted her to found her specialized organization to promote the practice. She points out that infant massage has been an integral part of caregiving tradition in many countries around the globe for decades—and for several good reasons. She asserts

Interactive Pediatric Massage Build Healthy Relationships thru Positive Touch Studies show that children who receive massage therapy show benefits of enhanced immune function and brain development, reduction of stress, and a sense of well-being. With touch being such a vital part of a child’s growth and development, it's important that parents are given tools to help build trust, security, and respect for one another. If you want to learn more about deepening the bond with your child, preventing bullying, tackling ADHD, growing pains, and stress reduction, then this class is for you! MITTS: Massage for Infants, Toddlers, & Teens   ──── Who Should Attend? Parents, Grandparents, Kids 9wks-15yrs ──── Can Massage Make your Child Smarter? LET’S FIND OUT!   Call to reserve your spot today! 770-904-9453