The First Touch Program (newborn to 12 mths)
Parent education/infant massage course. This course is designed with your child's health, wellbeing and development in mind; we cover the full infant massage routine, including gentle movement/yoga exercises, touch relaxation and the colic massage sequence, Indian massage, Swedish massage, Reflexology, discuss developmental stages and behavioural states, including baby reflexes and cues, introduce songs and lullabies plus a whole lot more!
Why is the IAIM First Touch Program course so successful?
Secure attachment depends on parents being able to support their baby's exploration as well as being able to provide comfort and security. The IAIM (International Association Infant Massage) program is the ONLY infant massage program in the world that has been extensively researched and evaluated and is now the only nationally recognised infant massage program in Australia.
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Parent Information Sessions
Looking for a guest speaker?
An Introduction to Baby and Child Massage (1 hour) : This workshop is a fun introduction to infant and child massage, covering such topics as 'why do we ask our baby for permission to massage', the benefits of massage, how massage can help relieve many childhood ailments, plus a demonstration of a massage stroke (please note this is NOT a hands on for parents). You will also find out more about the Infant Massage Parent Education course. Natalie (the former State Rep. for the IAIM Australia Inc) will come to your centre, clinic etc if you are interested in a private booking however public workshops (in Albany and Esperance) are also available.
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Parent & Child
(4 to 12 yrs) Massage
This course can be either a parent-child or child-child, and is aimed at children aged between 4 years to 12 years. It is an adaption from the internationally successful Massage In Schools Program (M.I.S.P). As a parent, you will learn how to massage your child's back, hands, shoulders, arms and head, using a series of 15 strokes. Please note: this is a clothed, seated massage course, adhering to the M.I.S.P policy. You will also learn how to incorporate fun massage games and movement activities with your child. Participating in the kids massage workshop with your child is about sharing a positive, nurturing experience together, helping to maintain their health and wellbeing and encouraging a healthy self-esteem.
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Peer to Peer Kids Massage
The international Massage in Schools Program is for children aged 4 to 12 years, in a school, kindergarten or vacation care/child care centre.
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Parent Sleep Educational Workshop - G.U.E.S.S !
Have you ever thought...
I am a first time parent in need of some advice about parenting...
We have a large 'gap' between children, so a 'parent refresher' would be great!
My baby seems to cry all the time, is this normal?
I would like some tips on how to settle our baby and to help him to sleep!
What is my baby trying to tell me?
Natalie offers parents G.U.E.S.S, which stands for Guidance,
Understanding, Education, Support Service parent workshops in Perth, West Australia. Gather a group together or book a one-to-one in your home... the choice is yours. Fathers are encouraged to attend.
Increase your confidence as a parent, learn to understand your baby's needs, temperament and personality, learn useful settling strategies, understand and know how to respond to your baby's body language (what they are trying to tell you!) and know what to expect developmentally in this much needed workshop for parents, whether you are first-timers or looking for a refresher with up-to-date information.
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