Sunday, December 28, 2008

Importance of play

Today, there is so much pressure for children to "do it all." We live in a world where children are over scheduled, academics are overemphasized and play has been diminished from our children's world. Parents are stressed and overwhelmed trying to keep up with these high expectations. How can we slow down our world? How can we take the time to sit on the floor and play with our children? We need to make our time with our children sacred and enjoy ever minute with them. As a child therapist, I see many children who are not connected to their parents. The parents do not enjoy playing with them and are unable to understand their world. Through helping parents learn the tools of play, relationships are strengthened, behaviors can dramatically improve and their nervous system can quiet down. Parents need to learn the techinques of child centered play to empower the child to play out what is troubling them. I will be posting different techiniques and suggestions for parents to help you build a greater connection to your children and most importantly have fun with them! Laugh, play and love!

Monday, July 28, 2008

Introducing Keppies Braided Hair Accessories for Girls

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table.
It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.
- Louise Hart




Hi, Everyone,
We just want to introduce ourselves to all of you. We are mothers who were sick of barrettes always falling out of our daughters hair. We remembered the braided barrettes we made in the 80's and put our creativity to a test. We have been in business for 13 months and have sold over 3,ooo barrettes. We sell barrettes, headbands, clips, create-keppie kits, party packs and apparel. As a child therapist and graphic designer, we knew that Keppies "were not just a barrette." These barrettes began to have so much meaning. We live in a critical world that affects children's self esteem. We wanted these Keppies to help recognize the strengths in girls and build their self-esteem. Our Keppies parties are about mothers recognizing the strengths they see in their daughters and daughters recognizong the strengths they see in their mothers. Nothing else is out there that truly cherish's and acknowledges the special gift of friendship and mother/daughter connections. We all need to slow down in this busy world to give our children a hug and tell them how special they are. We just launched our online store at www.keppiesbarrettes.com