When our children wanted a dog we had to think about it long and hard. We know. It’s a job. They wore us down and we started researching breeds. We probably did not research it well enough and ended up getting a lovely little Beagle. This first pet of ours was a force of nature. […]
The princess and the pea
I grew up with a number of sensory quirks, which seemed to run in the extended family. These goings on were duly noted and mostly disregarded. I recognise similar traits in my little daughter. Quite the sensory circus over at our house sometimes. These sensory traits meant that having my hair combed was screaming agony. […]
The Magic Mat and its little secret…
The Magic Mat is a magical adventure of movement. This is such a fun activity – with huge developmental benefits. It is a truly holistic approach to physical and emotional development through movement, sound and breathing. “The magical tool of the book and animated DVD, (view trailer) demonstrates fun, physical stretching and relaxation techniques that […]
The power of Touch
Long time ago, babies were born into their mothers’ welcoming arms. The babies could not walk or talk, so the mothers carried them around and responded to their needs as they arose. The babies thrived and gradually grew to increasing physical and emotional independence. They received touch, were rocked by the mothers’ movements and were […]
