Developmental Movement and
Bodywork Center
 

 

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Lenore Grubinger
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Collaboration with Berkshire Children & Families

 

Healthy Families Hampshire County is a free, voluntary program for all first-time moms and dads under the age of 21. The program provides home visiting services to support nurturing parenting for children up to the age of 3. Healthy Families assists parents not only in learning about their child's growth and development but also in setting and achieving their own future goals. In addition, the program offers Parent Groups for moms and dads, Play Groups and family events throughout the year.
Please visit their site at www.cafshc.org

Please help us to help young, low income families have access to this work. We thank you for your tax-deductible donation which allows young mothers served by Healthy Families Hampshire County to attend Amajoy Infant Movement Classes.

"We are thrilled that the Amajoy Developmental Movement Center is working together with Healthy Families of Hampshire County. This collaboration, a community supported project, provides our parents with a unique and important perspective for understanding their child’s development. Director Lenore Grubinger’s innovative approach teaches our clients and care providers about the connection between a baby’s movement, his or her brain development, and learning, in ways that typically are not available through other approaches. The special way that Lenore works with families is through a strength-based perspective rather than a deficit model, so that parents leave with new tools to help their children. She communicates her suggestions for promoting optimal brain and physical development in ways that are accessible and exciting."

—Gail Fries, Director
Parent Programs, Healthy Families of Hampshire County

"Linda and I both thought the infant movement group went really well.  It was especially nice that Nicole, Jasmine, and their babies got so much individual attention.  I think it was a beneficial experience for all of us seeing Lenore and Nicole go through all the possible ways you could think of to make Madison more comfortable.  It's nice and validating to see first-hand all the problem solving that's involved in soothing a baby and to be in a supportive environment. It's hard work! Also I thought that it was nice for both the participants to discuss and hear each other's different opinions on parenting issues.  The groups create such a comfortable space that it's easy to soak up the new information and ponder others' opinions. 

It helps me so much to be able to come to a group or to bring a participant to one of your weekly classes. I'm reminded each time of ways I can support moms as they support their babies' growth and movement.  It's also so helpful to learn new language and ways to encourage the parents I work with."

-Liz Davis, Healthy Families Home Visitor
Pictured above with a Healthy Families Participant and her daughter

At left, Trinity, playing at a Healthy Families Infant Movement Group at Amajoy

 

 

Please earmark your check made out to Artistic Potential Enterprises, for the Amajoy Healthy Families Project. Send it to:

Artistic Potential Enterprises
150 Main St, third fl.
Northampton, MA 01060

Thank you! For more information please contact us at info@amajoy.net