Category Archives: class highlights

Does your child W-sit?

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W-sitting refers to sitting on your bottom with legs out to the sides, like the shape of the letter ‘W’.  This position, although it offers more stability, puts pressure on growing joints and muscles.

You may find that your child uses w-sitting occasionally when transitioning from crawling to sitting, but don’t let it become a habit. Offer a variety of options such as, “Lets move your legs in a V shape.”  “Criss-cross, applesauce.” “Can you side sit like this?”  “See how Mommy has her legs straight out in front of her?”  All of these are more beneficial positions that engage and strengthen the core muscles.

Here are more articles to read up on the subject.

http://www.physioquestions.com/2011/01/13/w-sitting-in-children-is-it-ok-or-not/

http://www.pediatricservices.com/parents/pc-22.htm

http://nspt4kids.com/parenting/w-sitting-and-your-childs-growth/

 

Look at these treasure basket pictures!

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I hope this inspires you to build your own treasure basket.  Look how these cuties dive into their tactile play.

Thanks to all the families for keeping me posted on their fun.

Thank you letter from a tet ‘graduate’.

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When people ask me what my class is about, I could list all the fun activities I offer, but more than that, I want families to understand the simplicity of the overall message.  This recent letter from a tum e time ‘graduate’ is exactly what I hope for, to tap into what families already know is there.  A natural parenting instinct.

“Dear Kim,

I really loved your class and have shared not only the massage techniques but the inspiring stories you shared with us. You have really shaped and changed my outlook on parenting, but also brought it in tune with what feels natural to me. Playing with all those wooden toys really brought back memories of my own creative childhood and how much fun I had with the most simple toys and objects…”

 

 

Tum e Time Families

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Last week I was touched by all the families I talked to outside of class.  I met a family from last year, admired all the growth in their toddler and heard stories of how they still sing the songs and use the techniques they learned in class.  Then I received the photo below from another tum e time ‘graduate’.  You can see him exploring his treasure basket.  He even learned how to spin the basket to get what he needed!  And lastly, I caught up with two families, currently in my group, walking in the park on a beautiful sunny day.

I am thankful to all the families who have attended my classes and continue to help me create a class that is educational and enjoyable for the whole family.

Please keep sending your stories and photos!

Benefits of Baby Carrying

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“If it’s true, as the accumulated evidence seems to suggest, that movement and bodily closeness are good for babies, especially in the earliest weeks…we’ve been ingenious and consistent in depriving them of these sensations.”

~ Dr. Benjamin Spock

Here is an article from Pathyways to family wellness I cite in my class regarding baby carrying.  It is a beautiful discussion on development, equipment and holding.  I only wish it had the pictures that accompanied the article in the magazine

For a more local resource regarding babywearing, I have a blog post called Babywearing which highlights the group Babywearing International of the Bay Area.