You Cannot ‘Teach or Train’ Your Baby To Do Something Their Brain Can’t Yet Handle

You Cannot ‘Teach or Train’ Your Baby To Do Something Their Brain Can’t Yet Handle
You Cannot ‘Teach or Train’ Your Baby To Do Something Their Brain Can’t Yet Handle.....

You may have read the title of this blog and thought, okay yes, that makes sense. Good for you if you did!  But then why are you still focused (ahem... obsessed or perhaps you are confused - totally valid by the way) on teaching your baby to be independent or to self-soothe so that they can learn to sleep through the night independently.  Why?  Well that answer is easy! Read the blog to find out more...

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Babies @ Play — Behind The Scenes of My Mom & Baby Classes

Babies @ Play — Behind The Scenes of My Mom & Baby Classes
I truly believe that we can reduce the overwhelm that can come in the early stages of motherhood. We reduce overwhelm by providing access to credible information and an understanding of what is actually normal for babies (and mamas) at various stages. And then inviting mamas to tune into and listen to their mothering instincts.

One of my favourite ways to do this is through my Babies @ Play mom and baby classes! I just love facilitating the bonding/attachment between mothers and babies, and helping them support their children’s development from the beginning of life.
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You Don’t Need An App To Raise Your Baby

You Don’t Need An App To Raise Your Baby

“Is there an app you’re using for baby’s milestones and daily development activities?”


The amount of times I hear mamas either asking each other, or even asking me for my recommendations in terms of which apps to use to track various things like sleep patterns, feeding schedules, amount of wet/dirty diapers and even developmental activities for their babies is getting to be more and more each week!

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Why Your Baby Fusses During Tummy Time and Practical Tips for a More Rewarding Experience

Why Your Baby Fusses During Tummy Time and Practical Tips for a More Rewarding Experience

While it is true that many babies struggle during tummy time early on, this is not a reason to stop doing it! The real issue to look at is WHY is it so hard for the baby. Having a positive tummy time experience is about helping your baby to trust their world around them. Read more.

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It takes a village to raise a child: how Occupational Therapists can support new moms!

We have all heard the saying,‘it takes a village to raise a child’. Unfortunately, Westernized culture falls short in that regard.  There is no longer a village to help you figure things out when your baby arrives, to take care of not only baby, but also of mom (and the other parental units).  In our Western society, you have a baby and are quickly sent home to figure it out on your own.......
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