Darlene MacAuley

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Articles for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood 

 

There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children. ~Marianne Williamson

 
Pregnancy 
Eyes-Wide Open Childbirth - Writing a Meaningful Plan for Gentle Birth, by Amy Scott - excellent article outlining various topics that women should consider when preparing their birth plan.
 
Reiki and Pregnancy - Learn about Reiki and the benefits expectant moms experience from a Reiki healing session. 
 
Energy Medicine: Enhancing the Healing Process, by Alice Moore in March 2005 issue of Complements Integrative Medicine Quarterly News, published by Hartford Hospital in Connecticut.
 
 
Childbirth
Reiki during Childbirth, by Eileen Sullivan - How Reiki can be used during labor and childbirth, and the benefits the laboring mother can experience by receiving Reiki.
 
Reiki and the Birth Experience, research compiled by the Ontario Reiki Programme Center - Research of Reiki used during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
 
 
Parenting and Child Development
Children Need Touching and Attention, Harvard Researchers Say, by Alvin Powell, Harvard University Gazette - Research results against "crying it out".
 
Baby DVDs, Videos May Hinder, Not Help, Infants' Language Development, by Joel Schwartz, University of Washington - Researchers report on effects of videos on infant language development.
 
Strong Families Begin With The End In Mind - Family and personal mission statements serve as internal compasses that keep us moving towards what we want most for our family and ourselves.
 
Increase Your Toddler's Confidence and Independence - By making some simple adjustments in your home, you can support your child's growth, teach him self-reliance, and make your life easier.
 
Reiki, a Powerful Parenting and Life Tool - Reiki is a simple and useful parenting tool. Help calm yourself and your children and strengthen your relationships with this soothing energy modality.
 
 
 
There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in. ~ Deepak Chopra