Archive for August, 2009

Infant massage breaking the chain of child abuse

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Very interesting article! I so agree with the statement that something changes when you massage a child/infant (and it's hard to raise a hand against a child) and definitely see the link there. Click here to read the article.

Temper Tantrums eased by Nurturing Touch?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

When my oldest daughter Wies was in her “terrible-two’s and three’s” we had many struggles during the day. She pushed my boundaries to the limit. Now this is healthy toddler behaviour and needed for their development, but as a parent I found it to be very challenging. I heard myself ...

Infant Massage Class Los Angeles

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

My flyer text for my upcoming infant massage class. Find all the information for the class below. ‘Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy’ Baby Massage Class Babies love touch and parents really have magic in their fingertips! Learn how to give your baby a full-body massage and engage in massage-touch play activities together. Discover an array of benefits:  Comfort, calm ...

Book Review ‘Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy’ on MamaSparkles

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

New book review for 'Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy' on MamaSparkles Click here to read it. Thank you Marissa!

Baby Massage Class Los Angeles, Sept/Oct

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Baby massage class in Los Angeles, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, Birth&Beyond Santa Monica, 1750 Ocean Park Boulevard, 10.00-11.00am. Register at info@martinegroeneveld.com or call Martine at 310-754-9568 for more information.

Massage Therapy Eases Sickle Cell Disease Pain in Children

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Great new research on the benefits of massage to children in pain and/or with an illness. Click here to read it.

Book Review and GiveAway ‘Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy’ on MommyPerks

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

A book review for 'Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy' has been posted on MommyPerks and two copies will be given away. Read the review and enter for the giveaway by clicking here. Thank you Shara!

‘Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy’ has been selected by Quality-Books Inc. for nation-wide distribution to libraries.

Monday, August 10th, 2009

I'm excited to announce that 'Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy' has been selected by Quality-Books Inc. for nation-wide distribution to libraries.

Stroke Away Back-To-School Anxiety

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Stroke Away Back-To-School Anxiety HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE BACK-TO-SCHOOL STRESS WITH YOUR LOVING TOUCH By Martine Groeneveld, RN, LMT, CIMI, Author Going back to school can be a stressful time for children. Anxiety over making new friends, cooping with academic pressure, fitting in the group, or the prospect of loads of homework ...

Book Review for ‘Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy’

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

First book review for 'Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy'. Click here to read the review. Let's hope more of these follow!