Birthing Workshop: For  those of you having babies in the next few months, the lovely Lynda Taylor be co-hosting another series of Birthing From Within™ childbirth education classes. These classes are fun and offer a unique approach to childbirth preparation. http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com.au/Birthing_From_Within_with_Lynda_Taylor_and_Erika_Elliott.html Next Relax Baby Massage course starts Fri 8 Nov at 10am Cost (includes 5 lessons and baby massage oil):  Group per person $100*  *If you would like to organise a group of 6 or more mums or ..read more

New start day for Relax Baby Massage class is Thursday 17 October at 10am.  For more info click here  For bookings please either email info@nestmassage.com or call 0410 402 630 Here is an interesting article on calming your baby: The authors conclude that, “Although our study was done on mothers, we believe that this is not specific to mums and can be used by any primary caregiver.” Check it out here to learn more about the neuroscience of calming a baby http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201304/the-neuroscience-calming-baby ..read more

It's school holidays so grab your inner child and get on a swing, roley poley in the grass, run through the sprinkler, get dirty It is a happy talent to know how to play.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson The next Relax Baby Massage* class will start Wed 16 October 10 - 11 am (course = 5 classes.)  It is a wonderful class focussing on bonding, attachment, and of course, massage that you can practise on you baby through until teenage years. * Mums group Discount: If you have 5 friends who would like to come I can run a class just for you, at a time and day that suits ..read more

We have all been through it, the sleepless, disturbed nights, "When will they stop??!!" Here are few tips for those of you who are running on empty: Nap if you can during the day Go to bed earlier Plan your meals - this makes shopping easier and one less decision you need to make each day Reduce your commitments - Learn to say "no, not yet, sorry can't make it" Rejuvenate your depleting energy levels by lying on the floor with your legs up the wall Place your hands over your kidney area (back above hip bones.) Feel the warm golden energy flow into your kidneys, boosting your adrenals. Ener ..read more

It is hard enough to find time for yourself, let alone finding someone to care for your little person, so here are a few casual child care options when it is time to nurture you: 1. Share care: Some clients make a double booking with me so while one mum looks after 2, the other is having a massage, then swap.  2. Nanny: I have nannies available to look after your littlie here (one week notice for bookings please.) 3. Bring baby with you: I allow extra time for settling so bub can sleep, feed or play during your massage. 4. Co-op baby sitting: Build up a network of other parents and s ..read more

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