Whether you're a parent or not, you're surely aware that children experience varying degrees of fatigue due to their sometimes intense pace. In today's fast-paced lifestyle, children are exposed to numerous stressors: for example, at school, but also within the family or in sports clubs.
A hectic daily routine
Children are also going through a period of rapid growth, which sometimes causes tension in their bodies. Finally, due to the sometimes intensive use of screens and games, children spend more and more time sitting or lying down, which can create aches and pains. Many children suffer from sleep disorders as a result. Indeed, children rarely have the opportunity or the time to rest and relax. Parents often feel like their child never stops! In fact, among their many activities, quiet time is often forgotten and not considered as a separate activity in its own right. These times can manifest themselves in many ways, and massage is one of them. A child who receives a massage once is a child who wants more!
In a world where we all live at breakneck speed, it's time to teach them to slow down!
The many benefits of massage for children
Massaging children helps them relax. By reducing the effects of stress, massage provides them with:
- More flexible muscles, thus preventing muscle pain,
- Better sleep, both in terms of ease of falling asleep and sleep quality,
- An improved mood, since the child is soothed, relaxed, and rested,
- And improved self-esteem thanks to increased self-confidence.
Parents often see an improvement in their child's condition for several days after this type of treatment. Massage offers children a whole new way of learning about well-being. For example, at TOOFRUIT, during the My Relaxing Body Treatment protocol, children learn some fun breathing/relaxation exercises.
Children also often learn the basics of proper breathing, giving them the tools to calm themselves when faced with a stressful situation. Indeed, the calm brought about by massage is felt very quickly by the child. It's important to explain to children that self-care involves not only skincare but also overall well-being. Rest and relaxation are often overlooked at this age, as numerous activities take precedence in a busy daily routine.
However, in our current lifestyles, it's crucial to know how to take time for oneself. Teaching children this concept early on helps them internalise it for the future.
At TOOFRUIT, we wanted to give children the tools to learn about well-being and introduce them to the benefits of massage at an age when they are still fully capable of discovery, for example, through learning about hygiene during the Ma Douce Frimousse facial treatment. Creating a relaxing treatment protocol specifically for children allows us to address their needs (often focused on shoulder pain due to the weight of school bags), their lifestyle, and their privacy.
