Newsletter (August 2008)
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I remember lying back on pillows and drinking in Alex's softness and tiny baby sounds. I can still feel that sense of awe when James smiled at me. My babies, my loves, you made me high!
There is nothing like those early baby days to make you feel like you are on a rollercoaster. One moment you may be in tears, not knowing how to calm your newborn and the next a high overwhelms you from nowhere and all it took was your baby's smile.
This month in the medical journal Pediatrics, doctors reveal the secrets behind those emotions. Using MRI brain imaging they found that the areas of a mother's brain that respond to her new baby when he smiles are the same areas that respond to drugs and a baby's smile literally makes his mom high.
So now the saying "you light up my life" has been proven to be true – babies light up their mom's brains.
My own firstborn baby was born on the 13th August ten years ago. A big, busy rugby-passionate boy now, who fights me when I ask him to do his homework or to feed the dogs and who hates brushing his teeth... BUT still loves a cuddle and his smile is still the one that lights up my brain.
We wish you all many Happy Days and Peaceful Nights.
Meg Faure
NEWS
Whether you stay here in the USA or go abroad this summer please ensure you use sunscreen on your tots. It is recommended to use at least factor 30 on young children and factor 50 on young babies. Babies under a year should be kept out of the sun. Hats and sun cream should be a standard item in your changing bag.
HAPPY DAYS
Infant massage is a wonderful way to bond with your baby. Margo Kilborn, infant massage instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage, Doula, breastfeeding consultant, mother and grandmother writes about the benefits and rewards of infant massage for both baby and parent.
PEACEFUL NIGHTS
When your toddler moves into his "big bed" you may find there is some disruption in his sleep. Now he can get out of bed himself and may find any excuse to roam around, usually to mom and dad's room. Ann Richardson gives ideas and tips on making this transition easier and breaking the habit of toddler roaming at night
SHOPPING
Visit our shop to buy your copy and see our other products that will be available in the USA in the near future.
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
There are currently no talks or workshops arranged for USA. Watch this space for future events.
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