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Nourishing your family
When we think of nourishment we think of food. This plays a big role in family life! How can we make this a joyful part of our daily routine? A good question to ask yourself is What do you enjoy about mealtimes? Some people enjoy cooking, others enjoy the artistic aspects of presentation of the […]
Incarnating
The spiritual child begins to make their body their home. This is the process of incarnating – coming into the body. How do we support the body’s growth and wellbeing during these early days and years? Two things are important: rhythm and warmth. In this article I will focus on warmth. It is most important […]
Connecting
From the beginning (and probably even before conception) you have a relationship with your child and the most healthy relationships are those that are RECIPROCAL. When both parent and child contribute and are openly receptive a wonderful flowing bridge can be created. On the one hand this means that both feel seen, recognized and appreciated. […]
Protected: Session 1: Routine, rhythm and Ritual
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Birthing
When you are pregnant you stand on the threshold between the earthly and spiritual worlds. You are the doorway for a new soul to enter earthly life. A ceremony to bless the mother can help and support this rite of passage, usually a circle of women who will stand with and around you and the […]
Books to start the journey
One of my favourite books to recommend to new parents is this one, it combines practical advice on what you need for your baby and a healthy approach to the first three years: Pia Dogl lives locally but is active internationally promoting a gentle approach to parenting in the first three years. She has a […]
The Path to Birth
What happens before we are born into our body? The spiritual path to birth is a complex and wonderful journey. It is helpful to our incarnating child to live into pictures of this starry world in a dreamlike way. As adults we can feel constricted by our everyday consciousness, however it is good to remember […]
Protected: Making Marionettes 1
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Protected: Older Baby (Tues) Newsletter May 8 2020
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Calm mum calm baby
How can we help our babies be calm and content? How can we create the best environment for them to flourish? One way is to begin with ourselves as parents or carers. Studies have proved that stress during pregnancy can have lasting effects on babies – not only in their infancy but throughout their lives. […]
Thoughts on touch
I have been thinking about the role of touch in our lives. Rereading Emmi Pikler, I have been struck once again how the newborn infant is welcomed into the world by hands. Hands that hold him, care for him, love him. What a world we hold in the palm of our hands! Do we touch […]