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Inside Look: East Valley Infant Massage
Posted on February 5, 2016 at 8:46 AM |
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I met Michelle Cordero last year when we both participated in PB&J Events' Pregnancy + Baby Fair. She is a wealth of information about infant massage, an amazing tool to help parents bond with their Sweet Peas. Infant massage can also help with common hurdles in the childbearing year: fussy tummies, teething, and bonding with siblings, to name a few. What makes Michelle's classes unique is that she is willing to work with families who have toddlers. Most Infant Massage classes only welcome families with non-mobile children, making you ineligible once your Sweet Pea is 6-months old. Not so with Michelle - since she is a licensed massage therapist, she is able to tailor classes especially to the group. I wish you enjoy this month's Inside Look with Michelle! Her contact information is at the end of the post if you want to enroll in an upcoming class, or take advantage of her FREE monthly intro classes. Tell me about East Valley Infant Massage. East Valley
Infant Massage (“EVIM”) provides private and group classes to
teach parents and caregivers how to massage their babies. I provide nurturing
touch skills to parents to impact children for a lifetime. What kind of clientele does EVIM serve? EVIM classes are
designed for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers who want to include
a powerful tool in their care giving to help promote healthy bonding, growth
and development. Parents with babies who have tummy issues report that regular
massage has been helpful in minimizing digestion discomforts. Regular massage
also promotes better sleep and relieves other issues such as teething and
congestion. What age range of client does this service
care for? Is there anything you do not provide for? Our typical class participants range from 3 weeks
old to pre-crawling, mostly because we then have a captive audience. We do
welcome children up to around 3 years of age, but the more mobile the child,
the more creative we have to get in class. It makes for an interesting
session! Even though I am also a licensed massage
therapist and can massage the babies myself, I do not provide the massage to
the baby directly (I bring demo dolls with me to class) because I want to
empower the caregiver with the skills to massage baby not only in class, but
long after. There are some interesting studies out there that show that infant
massage can help parents become more confident in their abilities as
parents. What makes EVIM unique? I tailor each class for the needs of the
participants. I'm currently working on adding new classes at different times of
the day/week to best accommodate moms and dads with different schedules.
Because not one time is perfect for all babies, I understand that sometimes baby
will be sleeping or fussy during class. I encourage participants to tend to
their babies' needs, such as feeding, changing or rocking baby while watching
the instruction. I always send parents home with great handouts to help them
practice at home and welcome any follow up questions (during the next class in
a series or by phone/email/text in case anything was missed during class. What motivated you to start EVIM? I have been a massage therapist for almost 14
years and have worked on clients of all ages, including babies and toddlers.
When I had my son 4 years ago, I joined different mom groups online and in
person and saw a lot of moms asking for help in different areas with their
babies, including sleeping issues, tummy problems and advice for helping dad and
siblings bond with baby. I knew that infant massage can help immensely in these
areas and more, so I decided to get my certification to teach infant massage to
parents to give them more tools to help their babies and their families. Is there anything else our readers should know
about EVIM? I'm often asked for the magic massage routine
that will make all babies sleep through the night or get rid of gassy tummies
completely. I wish I could say that there is one surefire way to accomplish
these things. However, I know that touch is a simple, yet powerful and
underutilized tool that can be added to routine care giving and can make a huge
difference for families. Even if baby is a relatively "easy" baby,
the family can experience many benefits from massage. I love to facilitate
those benefits for my class participants. What inspires you? Tough question, since I have many sources of
inspiration. My son and husband inspire me daily; as they remind me to slow
down, enjoy the day-to-day and find joy in simple pleasures. I'm also inspired
by those who do for others with no expectation of getting anything in
return. Michelle's contact informtation PHONE: 480-269-1531 EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: WHERE TO FIND MICHELLE: **Free
intro class for expectant parents at the Ahwatukee Babies"R"Us on the
2nd Thursday of the month
from 6-7 **Group
classes held at Modern Mommy. Check the website as new classes will be added soon. Disclaimer: The material included in this blog is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Earth Day All Year Around
Posted on April 20, 2012 at 6:04 AM |
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I know, I know…even more earth-friendly would be to make our
own reusable wipes! I do feel remorse
sometimes when I think about the moms that make their own reusable wipes and
keep waste out of the landfills. Teaching our children and keeping up with the
laundry is about all I can do right now.
I have germ issues, so just washing our diaper wraps is enough of a
stretch for me!
If you shop at a warehouse store, you know that each box of
wipes comes with a changing table box and a travel size box. Since I am clearly not going to make wipes
soon, here are some ideas of mine, plus some I collected from friends on how to
reuse those plastic containers instead of throwing them out in the trash or the
recycling bin. Every day can be Earth Day if we get creative about reusing and repurposing common items.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mxcj8CojAo I like to use it for a sensory box. At the age that Angelika is now, I have to
watch her vigilantly to make sure she doesn’t put a bean in her mouth! The kiddos fill it up with pinto beans (a
great math exercise for them!) and then we put it in front of Angelika so that
she can stick her fingers through the soft top and get a little stimulation and
practice for her pincer grip as she tries to take beans out.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is7QS0qgxtQ We also use it to play a hide and seek game. It is beneficial on so many areas: we talk
about colors, shapes, sounds, textures.
I am excited for the day that she will be able to open the lid
herself. Even at this simple level, you can
see that the older kiddos have fun joining in.
As she gets older (and this is a game we play with the older kiddos), we
do a tray full of toys. I show them the
tray of toys. Then the kids close their
eyes, I hide a toy in the box (and the tray behind my back) and they have to
guess which toy I put in by guessing from the sound of the rattling coming from
the box.
From Lisa C: Nail Polish holder
Eye Drop Carrier
Discreet Holder for Feminine Hygiene Products
More ideas: Crayons. Pencils and pens, erasers, misc. school supplies,
sewing notions, thread, oh so many things! Zabrina
P. I'll probably use them at school next year for
crayon/pencils storage at the kids' tables. I could also use them to organize
centers! :) Daniella L. Planter boxes: you would need to drill small holes in
bottom; maybe 3. Lego holder or sorter. Drawer liner: Take off top and
use in a deep drawer to hold creams, make up or even small kitchen tools. Or
roll up ties or wash clothes for display or easy storage. You can wrap outside
in a pretty paper or wallpaper. Jennifer DF. Crayon or marker container! Heather B. V-smile cartridge container. Nikki A. Small toys- army men, puzzle pieces, rock collections, etc. Loraine
P The travel size ones are great money holders for the kids. I
also made cloth wipes for baby dolls. Now why I haven't ever thought to put the
real cloth wipes in there, is beyond me. Lol! Tina L. I bought a sewing machine and the woman had extra needles,
bobbins and thread in hers! Gloria P.
I think if we all reused our plastic and metal containers,
we could start a home organization movement built solely on reusing and
repurposing. I invite you to leave your
comments below to add to the ways to reuse these little green boxes. If you have an accompanying picture, please
send it to me at [email protected]
and I will add it into the post. Thanks
– and Happy Earth Day :)
How have you reused your wipes containers?
Please come visit us at the
Bradley™ Day Family Picnic! Click here for more info. Disclaimer: The material included on this site is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
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