Throughout history, mothers have kept their babies with them
while working. However, having children in the work
environment now is not always feasible. Children have
become more separated from their parents, and new parents
often become isolated and separated from their community.
Having babies in the workplace encourages parents to provide
responsive care for their little ones, making sure their
individual needs are met. This care provides babies with
much needed close physical contact, social interaction, and
helps create happier babies.
Parents and families can benefit from happier marriages,
lower stress, easier breastfeeding and healthier babies and
moms. Mothers may have a lower risk of postpartum
depression, and Fathers are often much more involved in the
care of the baby. This close contact also helps to
encourage family bonding and attachment, can result in lower
day care costs and can create healthier, more socialized
babies.
So, with all of these wonderful reasons to encourage having
your child by your side in the workplace, why wouldn’t you
want to?
Luckily, many companies offer programs for their employees
to bring their children to work, or to work from home for at
least part of their work week. But, what if your workplace
doesn’t allow your baby to come to work with you? How can
you balance both family and career?
Many working parents find that having an outlet for their
own stress helps to promote positive interaction time with
their little ones once they arrive home. Try finding
something you enjoy doing, which at the same time helps to
release any tension or stress built up from your work day.
Often yoga, exercise, meditation or a massage can help to
provide much needed relief and relaxation. Being relaxed
prior to interacting with your baby will contribute to more
positive communication and loving time together.
Often parents and babies find that participating in
activities together helps to encourage their family bond.
Infant Massage is one of these very special activities that
you can share together. Close contact through soothing and
loving touch can help to relax both you and baby.
Touch is your baby’s very first form of communication, so
finding a way to communicate through a language they will
understand can be extremely beneficial for both you and
baby. When getting ready for massage time, be sure to relax
and find a few quiet moments to interact with your baby.
Even just a few moments of focused, loving attention can
make a significant difference in your time together.
If you can find the time, it is advisable to learn infant
massage from a qualified instructor. An infant massage
instructor will be able to guide you through the use of many
different types of massage strokes, you and your child may
enjoy. When massage is an exchange between you and baby, it
is much more enjoyable. Over time you will develop a unique
communication and recognize your baby’s cues, making massage
an art of communicating your love through your touch.
Copyright (c) 2007 Liddle Kidz™ Infant and Children’s
Pediatric Massage
Looking for expert advice, tips and techniques to help
improve your child’s health? Find answers to all your
questions about infant massage instruction training, massage
for children and pediatric massage therapy at
http://www.liddlekidz.com . Infant Massage Instructor
Trainer, Tina Allen, founder of leading children’s
health and nurturing touch organization Liddle Kidz™, shares
over ten years of expertise working with children and
families.
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