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Why is Breastfeeding Awareness So Important?

Posted on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 by Mary Kay Keller

Enjoy this incredible webinar on the Science of Breastfeeding! If you are pregnant remember to schedule your infant massage classes prior to the birth so that you are prepared to massage your infant after birth and/or the father may massage as well. This intensifies the bonding process and when practiced over time supports a healthy…

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Connecting to your infant through empathy.

Posted on November 3, 2019July 13, 2022 by Mary Kay Keller

Establishing the connection between the infant and caregiver is a critical element in bonding and attachment that lasts across the lifespan. How we build human connections is through empathic responses to each other. As developing human beings we value connection through our ability to articulate our feelings, wants, desires, and sharing experiences. This is a…

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Fathers and Depression after birth (Sad Dads)

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Mary Kay Keller

This is a follow up article of two previously published articles on the National Fatherhood blog! Research now finds that 1 in 4 new dads become depressed after the birth of their child. Becoming a father is every bit as stressful and life changing as becoming a new mother. There are the sudden changes in social lives,…

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TEDx Tallahassee!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mary Kay Keller

I am very excited my speaker application for @TEDxTallahassee is in the 2nd round!   During the last 100 years research has focused solely on mothers and their babies: 1920’s, Hammett (baby and mommy rats); 1930s, Harlow (baby and mommy monkeys); 40s-60s Bowlby and Ainsworth attachment theory.  More than 80% of fathers are involved with single…

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Powerful example of our neglect of Fathers in the research!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Do watch this amazing commercial from the Thai Tv! It is an amazing example of the disparity in mothering and fathering research. What we have to understand is that we have totally neglected fathers in our research on attachment and bonding during the last 100 years! Think about it, what did we do when our…

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Why teaching fathers to massage their babies is important to the entire family!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

This video is for people who may not have wanted to read the articles posted previously on Fathers. Sometimes explaining the research is easier in person. I have also included additional research about how important fathers are in the lives of their children and what Fathers bring into these relationships in addition to what we…

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National Fatherhood Initiative Published My Article on the Benefits of Fathers Massaging Their Babies!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Very happy to see this information going into the hands of those who make a difference. It is exciting to know that research will not just stay in a journal! Research needs to be shared with the public to make a difference in the lives of others!  “Massaged Your Baby Today? Study says massage good…

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This is Awesome, from the mouth of Otis! A Modern-Day Guide to Massage for Children (HD)

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

I couldn’t have said it better myself. Watch the YouTube video below! If you would like to learn how to massage your baby OR your CHILD(REN)! Do contact me today! I teach in the privacy of your home, in public groups and also via SKYPE! At my prices you will receive the usual massage class…

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Infant Massage class before the baby is born!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Newborns and their parents can both benefit from massage immediately after birth. Massage calms both the baby and the parents right after birth. Additionally, massage is a powerful intense sensory tool that supports bonding and attachment for fathers as well as mothers. Looking at this little one this is the perfect picture of a baby”s…

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Why is it important to know about Brain Development in Infants and Children!

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Question and Answers http://braininsights.blogspot.com/2014/02/making-world-of-difference-now.html?goback=.gde_1964736_member_5836642246094512128 http://astore.amazon.com/lifsjouagrass-20/detail/B005ELMC0Q

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