Gabrielle considers herself a most “Lucky Duck” to have landed in an infant massage group as a new mom and now delights in creating that soothing space for you and your babies. With certifications from the International Association of Infant Massage and Infant Massage USA, she brings song, story, philosophy and fun to the beautiful art – and science – of infant massage... drawing on many years teaching Music Together; providing leadership and gentle advocacy for parents of children with challenges; and graduating more than 20 empowered Lucky Duck Infant Massage groups to date. She is continually amazed by the power of this simple, delicious gift for babies, for parents and for a more peaceful world.

Gabrielle’s “Lucky Duck” Tips

By: Gabrielle Mason Posted in: Activities & Updates, The Childbearing Year Unexpected Answers for New Parents’ Top Challenge Lucky Duck parents report that it’s often not caring for baby or interpreting baby’s coos & cries but instead all those well-meaning voices questioning a new parent’s intuition and choices… the expectations, “care and feeding” of those who want to help (and sometimes “direct”). Which leads to… How to Be a New Parent’s BFF Coddle mom & dad “experts” – and praise them to the skies – so they can enjoy doing what …