From the “Safe to Sleep” campaign (which has replaced the Back to Sleep campaign) comes some Tummy Time tips!
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What does a sensory processing issue look like in infants?
Here is a family’s story of having a baby with sensory processing issues. Awareness of the sensory system is finally being acknowledged and early intervention is the key to helping your little one.
If you are concerned about how your baby receives hugs, reacts in crowds or loud places (fireworks, parades, music), avoids eye contact, recoils to textures (like sand boxes and grass) you may want to look into the sensory system. A Pediatric Occupational Therapist can assess your baby and provide valuable information and ideas or therapy if necessary.
Awe, thanks for the feedback.
I appreciate when families take the time to let me know about their experience in the Tum e Time class. All feedback is valuable, and the class has grown and changed over the past 15 years thanks to families suggestions along the way.
Here are some of the comments I’ve received recently:
~ “I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your class, as I think did J., and felt it was great value for money. I loved the educational aspect and the fact that every week I learned something that I was excited to put into practice once I got home. The last class was particularly helpful (and quite honestly inspiring).”
~ “Thanks again for the wonderful class. Gives me lots to think about and remember.”
~ “Just a quick note to thank you so much for our wonderful class! We all got so much out of it, and I really enjoyed not just the information and ideas but your friendly, relaxed way of presenting everything.”
~ “W. and I had a brilliant time. I’ve been reading your blog, which is a fantastic way to stay connected to all the ideas you shared and is great material for Daddy.”
Thank you all for attending! I can’t wait to connect with new families each month, please let me know if you have any questions about the class.
Baby Dance Party!
Be sure to catch some of the local groups in live shows (keep an eye out on Berkeley Parents Network for upcoming shows), check out your local library to borrow CD’s or tune into Pandora for kids music.
Our Favorite Local Bay Area Artists:
Asheba http://www.asheba.net/
The Sippy Cups http://www.thesippycups.com
Francis England http://francesengland.com/
Banana Slug String Band (ok, santa cruz) http://www.
Others We Adore At Our House:
Laurie Berkner http://twotomatoes.com
They Might Be Giants http://www.theymightbegiants.
Trout Fishing In America http://www.troutmusic.com/
Tom Chapin http://www.tomchapin.com/
Jose-Luis Orozco (spanish) http://www.joseluisorozco.com/
Alain Le Lait (french) http://www.yadeeda.com
Compilations:
For The Kids
Mother Goose Rocks
Lullaby, A Collection
The Planet Sleeps
Mother Earth Lullaby
Putumayo Kids (large selection)
Broadway shows, classical, drumming, jazz, rock, etc.
Local Bay Area Places To See Kids Music and Family Dance: All of these offer kids concerts sometime during the year.
Ashkenaz (for music and Sunday mid day Soul Sanctuary all ages dance) http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Ecstatic Dance Sunday mornings in Oakland is family friendly! There are ear plugs available at the venue, or bring headphones. It really depends on who is DJ-ing.
Children are under 16 are free with an adult on Sunday mornings. Ear protection is suggested on the dance floor for small children. Complimentary earplugs are available, or it might be a good idea to get some headphones. – See more at: http://ecstaticdance.com/new-to-ecstatic-dance/#sthash.EiUUnAsi.dpuf
http://ecstaticdance.com/new-to-ecstatic-dance/
Starry Plough http://www.starryploughpub.com
La Pena http://www.lapena.org/
Freight and Salvage http://www.freightandsalvage.
The Park Chalet at Ocean Beach, SF during the summer months.
My Homemade Play book is now available!
I am thrilled to say that Homemade Play: Creative Ways To Be With Your Baby, is now finished! What an accomplishment. All these years of staying up late, scribbling notes, reading and rereading page after page….So much went into this book. I thank everyone who has participated in the process.
What Homemade Play offers:
~ Creative ways to use things from around the house and neighborhood to engage and have fun with your baby.
~ Over 100 activities for babies 1 month to 1 year old.
~ Helpful photographs to ensure that each activity is carried out effectively and safely.
~ Detailed lists of household and nature sensory objects that you can explore with your baby
~ Tips on how to organize play objects into treasure baskets for easy access and clean up.
~ Testimonials from families who have enjoyed the activities with their own babies.
For more information on the book and to purchase you can go to the www.homemadeplaybook.com website.
For quick and easy activities that you can do with your baby follow me on Facebook:
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