“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” – Simone Weil Our capacity for attention evolves as we grow from baby, to young child, to teen, to adult, to elder. It is one of the unique gifts of being human – our flexibility in how we can attend to the world around us, ourselves […]
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To walk with trees
This spring I had the opportunity to walk and move with trees in Sussex, England. The spring is just beginning to call forth leaves and flowers on some of the trees, but mostly they are still showing their beautiful branch-forms against the sky without the adornment of leaves. Each tree has its own unique crown, […]
Posture as a habit
Our habits can be changed, just as we can change our mindset. One way to do this is to bring the new habit into focus over and over again. In working with posture this might be returning to the positive experiences you had when you changed from slumped forward-falling shoulders, to an opening of the […]
Inspiration from others
Look around you to find representations of ideal posture. Very young children will often move their bodies in more optimal ways. Look at the relationship of the head to the spine in a child who has not begun to imitate others who slouch. When you walk down the street find reminders amongst the people you […]
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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 […]
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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 […]