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C-section scar therapy was a game-changer for this mama

8/27/2020

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C-Section Scar Release Therapy
Originally published on todaysparent.com June 9, 2020.  Written by Celeste Percy-Beauregard
​Earlier this summer Celeste Percy-Beauregard, mama and contributor to parenting magazine Today's Parent, wrote about her daughter's birth story, cesarean delivery, and her experience with scar release therapy at Yoga Mamas.
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"I didn't mind the way my scar looked, but I hated the way it felt: overstretched, too tight and uncomfortable beneath my skin, like a callous."

After trying regular c-section scar massage at home, Celeste heard about Caesarean Scar Release Therapy at Yoga Mamas, and gave it a try.

In her article Celeste explains:
  • what caesarean scar release therapy is
  • what it feels like {does it hurt?}
  • and does it really work?

Learn more about Cesarean Scar Release Therapy at Yoga Mamas and what qualified and specially trained practitioners offer it.

HINT if you're looking to book in-clinic with Nav, who is the practitioner that Celeste saw, you will have to make the long drive out to Calgary as Nav has made the move out west. If you're looking to book a virtual pelvic floor physiotherapy or virtual general physiotherapy appointment with Nav, you can schedule a an online one with her here.
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Daily Routines to Build your Child's Language

8/26/2020

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From Yoga Mama's Registered Speech Pathologist Chantel O'Brien, here is a list of easy actionable ways to incorporate new vocabulary into your little's daily routine!

Chantel has over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. She is ready to work together with families to create an achievable and goal-oriented plans and to empower families along the way.

Learn more about children's speech language pathology services at Yoga Mamas.
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​Use Daily Routines to Build Language

by Chantel O'Brian
Daily routines are great opportunities to teach new vocabulary and expand on your child’s language… and they are already built into your day!

Why routines?
  • They are predictable
  • They are familiar
  • They are repetitive

How to build language into your routines

1. Be consistent.
  • Do the routine the same way each time and use the same words
2. WAIT - Allow an opportunity for your child to take a turn
  • Pause, lean in, and look as though you are waiting for a response.  Your child might respond with eye contact, a gesture, a sound or a word.
​​​3. Have fun!
  • Be playful, add an animated voice, use praise
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GETTING DRESSED
1. Be consistent in your words and actions 
To start: Say “Let’s get dressed”
During: Label body parts, clothing or actions (depending on your child’s goals).  “Shirt”, “Put your socks on”. 
End:  “All done getting dressed”​
2. Create an opportunity for your child to take a turn
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Your child’s turn can change depending on their communication goals.
Your child may:
  • Make eye contact for you to continue dressing them
  • Use a gesture; point to what item they want, or to where it goes (e.g.,  for socks, points to feet)
Verbally request a clothing item (“ pants”)
3. Give a clue
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​Wait: pause, lean in, and look as though you are waiting for a response.  Your child may request verbally or non-verbally
Offer a choice: “sock or shirt?” Hold up
the object that you label.
​Fill in the blank: Your shoes go on your ____. 
Model the word(s): “shirt”
4. Keep it fun
​Be animated and enthusiastic
Encourage your child by offering praise
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SNACKTIME
1.Be consistent in your words and actions
To start: Say “Snacktime”
During: Label what is happening or what you see (depending on your child’s goals) “juice”, “crackers” “pour the juice”
End: “We’re all done snack!”
2. Create an opportunity for your child to take a turn
​Your child’s turn can change depending on their communication goals.
Your child may:
  • Make eye contact as they ask for more food/drink
  • Use a gesture; point to what item they want, or to where they want it on their plate
Verbally request (e.g., “juice, I want apple”)
3. Give a clue
Wait: pause, lean in, and look as though you are waiting for a response.  Your child may request verbally or non-verbally
Offer a choice: “cracker or pear?”  Hold up the object that you label.
Fill in the blank: You want the ___?
Model the word(s): “Pear”Value
4. ​Keep it fun
​Be animated and enthusiastic
Encourage your child by offering praise
​Remember to build your child’s understanding of the steps of the routines, by adding gestures, pictures or objects during the routine.
Book a FREE 20 Min Consultation with Chantel
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Celebrating 8 Beautiful Years Together

8/12/2020

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So very thankful. Incredibly grateful. Unbelievably blessed.⁠
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This month we celebrate 8 years of Yoga Mamas.⁠
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Thank you SO much to everyone who has been a part of this journey, and the most heart felt thank you to everyone - staff, clients, family and friends - who have shown us, and me, extra kindness and support this year.⁠
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“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer⁠
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I am honestly surrounded by the most beautiful light. I am so lucky.⁠
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As a small token of love back to our community, I am giving away 8 Yoga Mamas gift cards valued at $25.  Head on over to our Instagram to enter. Contest ends this Friday at 11:59 PM EST. 

Milena wanted to give you a gift as well. For a limited time, use code MILENA, and receive $25 off our 9 Month Pass. Promo code ends Sunday, August 16th at 11:59 PM EST.

SO MUCH LOVE to all of you and so much love to Yoga Mamas. Happy birthday beautiful!!!⁠
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xo⁠
Jamie⁠
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