“When Abigail was one month old, we began using
massage to calm her fussies. Soon she became happy
as soon as she heard me rubbing the massage oil into
my hands!
“We’ve massaged her almost every day since then.
Now at 18 months, she says, ‘Rub, rub!’ after her
bath. It’s our special time. Best of all, a little massage
helps even the wildest days end on a loving note.”
The skin is the body’s largest body organ, and it’s deliciously
sensitive. So a nightly massage is a precious gift to your child. It
soothes muscles, boosts immunity, prepares for sleep, and teaches
gentleness and intimacy. (And, as an extra bonus, giving a massage
automatically lowers your stress, anxiety, and depression.)
Massage is not just a mechanical act. It’s an exchange of love.
Cherish this time. It will become a treasured memory for you both.
Build Your Child’s Brain … Through Massage
A study at McGill University in Montreal showed an unexpected
benefit from massage: higher intelligence. The researchers looked at
two groups of baby rats. Half had “touchy” mothers, who stroked
them a lot, and half had “reserved” moms, who gave little touch
affection.
As the rats grew, the cuddled animals were found to be extra
smart. This was because the learning center of their brains—which
is very similar to the child’s learning center—had formed healthier,
richer connections.
The moral of the story: Cuddling not only feels good and lowers
stress—it may even boost your child’s IQ!
Example:
“Hmmm, you’re pushing the truck! Bang! Right into the
teddy bear.” (You can even add a dash of praise: “You’re
good at playing with trucks!”) Then go about your
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