A 3-session series that focuses on techniques for calming your baby with touch and connection, key developmental milestones, and mindfulness practices for parents.
Families will learn specific techniques and principles that can be used with children of all ages. Connect with other families and discover the many benefits of therapeutic massage for babies, as well as enhancing your own stress management skills with mindfulness.
Infant massage is a wonderful way for parents and caregivers to bring the benefits of touch to their newborns and young children.
Some of the benefits include:
Promotes relaxation, helping babies to self-regulate
Enhances immune function
Improves circulation and normalizes muscle tone
Encourages better sleep
Decreases elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol
Helps with congestion, gas and colic
Improves digestion
Encourages pre-verbal communication between caregivers and their infants
Helps parents feel more confident and competent in caring for their children as they learn their cues and rhythms
Fosters positive bonding and one-on-one quality time together
Helps parents relax and unwind
It’s never too late for parents to begin practicing massage with their babies and children! However, this class is for babies ages 0 - 6 months.
Instructor: Brandie Mitchell, RN is a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist with the Liddle Kidz Foundation.
Dates: Session 1 : Saturday, April 10, 2021 12 - 1 PM
Session 2: Saturday, April 17, 2021 12 - 1 PM
Session 3: Saturday, April 24, 2021 12 - 1 PM
Location: Heart of Houston Birth & Wellness Center 1210 W. Clay Street, Houston, TX 77019
Space is limited! Register by April 3rd for $99. Price after April 3rd is $120.
Includes massage oil and instructional ebook.