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08/22/2024

Do you need some good reasons to start massaging your little one?

Here are a few to consider!

Embedding massaging your baby into a routine, like after a diaper change, first thing in the morning or before bed time, will create a wonderful bonding time.

This is time invested well!
Plus it doesn’t have to be long. A few mindful and focused minutes massaging your little one go along way.

If you don't know where to start - look no further but contact me and I am happy to share and coach you through the essential strokes.

615 200 7923
Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com

Give it a try - today!

07/20/2024

I often get asked: when is the right time to start massaging my little one?

I normally recommend, if there are no medical concerns, to start at about 6 weeks old. This is when your little ones nervous system is already a little used to the outer world and you yourself might feel a little more confident.

Use some instructions and routines and keep the massage time and place about the same. This helps baby to understand a pattern and settle in.

Always observe your little ones reactions to the massage. This is a wonderful way to improve communication and connection.
The more you observe your baby the better you see your baby's little cues.

My 7yo still loves a foot massage or back rub before bed. This is still a wonderful way for us to connect and release tension.
AND at her age she sometimes give a massage back.

So I hope this motivates you to start massaging your little one.
It has so many benefits.

Love,

Katrin

07/17/2024

It has been a while since I introduced myself!

Today I wanted to take the chance to say "hello"

I just gave birth to my 3rd daughter and I am taking some slow time over the summer to recover.

I hope to meet YOU and your family at the beginning of fall if you need any support with your little ones
Picky eating
Motor development
Sensory strategies

Email me at: Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
Or text: 615 200 7923
Mind that my responses might be a little delayed due to my new mom duties ;)

Love

Katrin

06/02/2024

Sunday = Funday!

If you are having an easy morning and a picky eater at home try this simple recipe!

Hopefully these are ingredients your little one already likes!

Let them participate and have fun mixing and putting everything together!

If there is no pressure your little one might even try the end result!

Talk about the different consistency of the ingredients and how it changes after backing from being liquid to being sponge like!
Let it sound like magic!
Decorate with their favorite fruits! So yummy!

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did in our family this morning!

If you need more support with your little ones eating contact me at:

Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
615 200 7923

Sweet Sunday,

Katrin

05/27/2024

This is a reminder to fill your own cup!

What makes you happy, parents?

Practicing self-care leads to better self-regulation which leads to better co-regulation with your chil(ren)!

Use the holiday and do one thing today that makes you happy! This can be something "small" like drinking a coffee in little sips, taking a bath or doing some deep breathing exercises!

If you need more ideas how to improve your self-regulation and calm your nervous system:

Text, call or email me!
615 200 7923
Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com

Katrin

-care -regulation

05/21/2024

Touch is the first sense developing in the womb
And
When baby is born physical contact with the caregivers has a well established grounding in attachment research
And
The more parents are in close physical contact with their infants the faster they can learn to read their babies cues

What I am trying to say:
Touch is a very important aspect especially in the first year of a child's life and beyond.

Since little ones LOVE routines and rituals learning a structure how to massage can become a wonderful way to integrate more touch into everyday life.

Contact me to learn infant massage strokes and how and when to integrate them into YOUR life with your little on!

Let's be in touch:
Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
Text 615 200 7923
Or DM me

05/20/2024

Maybe for you this thought of a "perfect mother" and the one right way to do things is coming up as well sometimes....

This is a reminder that we all have our unique wonderful ways to be a mother, to mother and to balance our other roles with also being a mother.

May you celebrate your unique style of being the best mother for your children - even beyond mothers day!

You are amazing!

And yes, there is always space to adapt and change your ways....life is change.

Wishing you a good start into the week,

Katrin

05/16/2024

Hello moms!!!

The Intuitive painting workshop is going online for the first time!

Be part of it!!!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Claim your spot:
link in bio
Or email: Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
Or text: 615 200 7923

I am looking forward seeing you on Saturday 1st from 2 to 4pm CST!

Love,

Katrin

05/02/2024

Hi parents,

Time for a little self-compassion!

If you want to learn more about how to fill your own cup and being authentic:

reach out to:

www.mindfulfamilyot.com
Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
615 200 7923

Love,
Katrin

-compassion

04/22/2024

Do you have a little one at home you are cooking an extra meal for?
Or your little wonder only eats a limited variety of foods?
You are confused and don't know if you should seek out support?

Sign up with link in bio or
contact me directly at:
katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
or text/ call 615 200 7923
for a FREE feeding screening!

You will get feedback about your child's eating plus tips and tricks on how to tackle meal time with more ease and joy!

Make mealtime a time you are looking forward to and not something that makes you grinch!

Mealtime should be fun and easy!

This is just a 30 to 45min telehealth call, so you don't have to leave your house!

Reach out and get a professional perspective!

Happy mealtimes,

Katrin

04/12/2024

How do YOU nurish all the different aspects of you?

Do you feel balanced or is being out of balance part of motherhood for you?

Let me know in the comments!

And

Come and explore motherhood with me during an intuitive painting workshop next Saturday from 10 am till noon!
Take this time for you! Get to know other moms!

RSVP required: link in bio
email: Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
Text: 615 200 7923

04/05/2024

The weekend is coming!
Maybe more time with your sweet little one!

But how about these tantrums?

How do you stay calm and secure within yourself?
How do you re-act? Can you take a deep breath before taking action?

Regulating our nervous system is such an important part and skill in parenthood.

If you need support to understand your little ones' tantrums better and stay the calm parent you want to be - Reach out!!

Katrin@mindfulfamilyot.com
615 200 7923

Stay connected and welcome all the emotions!

Love,

Katrin

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