This morning I had a phone interview from a lovely journalist named Tammy Werner-Wilson from Washington DC, The article is about
Gentle Hands
how baby massage can help with sleep, colic and constipation, relaxation, boosting the immune system and bonding with your baby through play.
It will be published in the December issue of Practical Parenting 🙂
Marilyn
0411143582
I recently wrote a guest blog on baby massage on a wonderful mothers blog page called Mother & Luxe in which I give the steps to doing some baby massage at home
You can read it here!
http://www.motherandluxe.com/blog/2015/5/19/baby-massage#commenting=
There are many helpful and interesting articles posted on this site so have a look😊
Marilyn
http://www.tinytouch.com.au
0411143582
Happy Mother’s Day
Enjoy the day😊
This was me taking my last child home from hospital💕
Today is the first Mother’s Day I have celebrated without any of my children present. I am in Canada visiting my sister, 1 daughter is in the Mornington Peninsula Vic, 2nd daughter is on a plane flying from Ireland to Nova Scotia Canada where I will meet up with her , 3rd daughter is working in Myanmar ,4TH daughter is home in Sydney, my Husband is working in Germany and will also meet up in Nova Scotia.
A busy time for us.
Take care
Hope to meet up with some of you when I get back in June for Tiny Touch Baby Massages Classes💜💚
Marilyn
http://www.tinytouch.com.au
Something new for Tiny Touch!
Often mums purchase baby massage oil from me at the start of the course then at the end they ask to buy the Tiny Touch- LEARN TO MASSAGE YOUR BABY DVD ( It is $10 off for those who take the course) so I thought why not package up everything together in a nice reusable cotton mesh bag and then you have everything you need to get started with your baby massage course.The Tiny Touch ‘Baby Massage Essentials’ pack includes
A retail value of $75 on sale for $50. To Purchase click on the gift tab on the Home Page of http://www.tinytouch.com.au then click on the picture of The Essentials Pack and follow the prompts.
You can pay with Paypal or Direct Deposit.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
It is not about gifts it is about connection
Families can celebrate together. For children in some countries Valentine’s Day is about making little cards for their school friends and celebrating with a special family dinner.
In this generation where everyone is so busy, many families struggle to connect. People are involved in so many activities in isolation from each other. Even children often engage in solo activities, children playing on the computer rather than connecting with family.
What better way to connect than a celebratory Valentines dinner together. It can be a simple meal, or even take away. The idea is to get together and spend quality time with each other.
From birth children need attention and touch. It is their first language.
“The dynamic of parent- infant interaction is the most important foundation upon which a child learns about self, and about trust and respect. It is this first relationship that influences the way relationtionships are perceived”
Touch Communication, The power of Infant Massage
By Elaine Fogel Schneider, Ph.D., C.I.I.M
Marilyn the founder of Tiny Touch Baby Massage says “Connection with our children is vital for growth and development “ Massage with babies and children is another way to connect and bond. She has helped hundreds of parents connect with their babies and older toddlers through the techniques of baby massage.
Marilyn’s Tips to truly connect this Valentine’s Day
Set aside time to get home early
Make or order dinner together
Ask the children (if old enough) to set the table, if not ask them to help you
Make it special including serviettes and candles
Make or buy a cake. Heart cakes can add that special touch.
Sit down together and enjoy!
This was an event I spoke at called Babies and Beyond . It was hosted by Complete Chiropractic Dee Why. It was a very informative morning for everyone. Keep an eye out for the next one to be advertised. You shouldn’t miss it.
Hi Everyone
Someone lovely nominated me for a website makeover in the Local Legend category of Kochie’s Business Builders on Channel 7 Sunday mornings.
If selected, I get a free makeover of my website by some marketing specialists. While I quite like my website, a professional make-over should really help me.
Can you please vote for me? Just click the link below to go to their site, and click on the Vote Now button. 😊
http://www.rescuemysite.com.au/nomination/tinytouch-com-au/
Thanks in advance!
Marilyn
P.S. You can vote again everyday. The winner will be announced 21 December 2014. So get your votes in! Thanks!
How to Make Lactation Cookies Oct
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Recently some mum’s in my baby massage classes have been asking for the Lactation Cookie recipe so here it is!!
This is a great cookie to eat if you are a breastfeeding mother and need or want to increase your milk supply. This recipe contains some lactogenic foods (foods that increase milk production) such as oats, brewers yeast, and almonds. Enjoy!
As these cookies do help increase your supply if you have a good supply you can still make them (they are delicious) just leave out the brewers yeast, almonds and use less oats (more flour) Ingredients:
1 Cup butter
1 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup sugar
4 T water
2 T flaxseed meal
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 Cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 Cups of oats
1 Cup raisins
1/2 Cup slivered almonds
2 T brewers yeast
Method:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees
Mix 2 T of flaxseed meal and water, let it sit for 3-5 mins
Cream butter and sugar then add eggs
Stir flaxseed mix into butter mix and add vanilla
Beat until well blended
In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients (except oats, raisins and almonds)
Add butter mixture to the dry mixture
Stir in the oats, raisins and almonds
Drop dough balls onto a baking tray with grease proof paper
Bake for 10-12 mins
If you are trying to increase your supply eat 4 cookies per day for good results. These cookies taste great and can be eaten by anyone especially hungry children and partners 🙂 who enjoy oatmeal cookies!
Enjoy!
Marilyn
Hi everyone, I’m really excited to announce my new website. Same address http://www.tinytouch.com.au but it’s had a big makeover.
Mobile friendly! Automatically sizes to fit your phone, tablet, or computer. We’ve added an online store so you can order gift certificates, gift boxes, and DVD’s online. Order and pay for Baby Massage courses online as well. We’ve got lots of information about parenting and how baby massage can help in a fresh new layout which should make it easier to find what you’re looking for. Have a look and let me know what you think. There’s an online form for messages if you like. Share it with your friends!
Marilyn
Tiny Touch Baby Massage 