Massage stories
-- How to use this book
As a parent life sometimes passes by too quickly. Sometimes you may feel that you haven't had the chance to sit down for some quality time with your child as you would have wanted. A massage story may then be the perfect ending to the day. Massage alone is not sufficient to meet a child's need of affection and inti- macy but it goes a long way.
This is how massage affects children
• it decreases aggressiveness, anxiety and worries • it increases creativity and concentration
• it creates peace and harmony
• it creates bonds between the child and the carer • it helps children to develop empathy
• it helps children develop a sense of self and body awareness
Massage is especially beneficial for children
• when they are experiencing muscle tension, muscle pain and growing pains • when they are experiencing stiffness and tiredness
• when they have trouble sleeping
• to decrease or prevent aggressiveness
• when they are experiencing sadness