by Catherine | Nov 24, 2018 | Child development, Parenting
As babies, our little ones need us to give generously to care for them. Our wholehearted responsiveness to their needs of all kinds creates within them a sense of trust in relationship. We respond with ‘Yes, my dear one’, as much as we are able. Babies...
by Catherine | Dec 12, 2016 | Child development, Parenting
I didn’t understand when my children were very young about how much capacity they actually had to be contributing to our family, and how valuable it would be for them. Children get a lot of joy from helping and giving and from being competent at the everyday...
by Catherine | Aug 24, 2016 | Child development, Somatic bodywork
Early on we noticed that one of baby P’s eyes seemed smaller than the other. Catherine suggested that gently guiding the bones around the eyes to even alignment would make her vision easier for long term, future reading loads. Since cranial bones are the most mobile...
by Catherine | Jul 4, 2016 | Child development, Mindfulness in motion
As a toddler Gavin has an initial healthy hesitation in allowing me, as a practitioner, to touch him. With play and slow approach, Gavin gradually settles in to feel safe in the room and with me. He can play with shape sorting puzzles while I give him gentle, light...
by Catherine | May 3, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Child development, Somatic bodywork
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Catherine on and off for about a year and a half now. We first sought her out for her craniosacral services when our son had colic and we were desperate for sleep and answers. Other options had provided him no relief....
by Catherine | Nov 5, 2013 | Breastfeeding, Child development
Your baby loves to look at target shapes – but those abstract circles to hang over the crib are not what he needs. Look at your own beautiful self. Here you find will find the juicy target shapes that your baby wants to gaze upon. Nipples, eyes and faces What...