Radiant Babies in Motion
A 2-Part Parent Workshop Series
Supporting natural development through movement, environment,
and nervous system awareness
Support Your Baby’s Natural Development—Without Rushing, Forcing, or Over-Stimulating
A 2-part experiential workshop for parents who want to understand and support reflex development, movement patterns, and nervous system regulation from the very beginning of life.
Created by a movement educator with 40 years of experience working with children and families worldwide.
See Bio Below of creator, Mariah-Jane Thies
Many parents are told to “stimulate” their baby—but very few are shown how to support development without overwhelming the nervous system. True Authentic Development is the what will make a long term positive difference.
Rushed development = unstable development
You may find yourself wondering:
- Am I doing enough tummy time?
- Is my baby developing “on track”?
- Why does my baby seem uncomfortable or overstimulated so easily?
- What actually supports healthy movement development?
Radiant Babies in Motion offers a different lens:
Not more stimulation—but smarter environments, better observation, and respectful developmental support.
Radiant Babies in Motion is a 2-part experiential workshop series that helps parents understand:
- How babies naturally develop movement patterns
- How primitive reflexes shape early development
- How the nervous system is regulated through sensory input
- How environment, rhythm, and parental interaction shape growth
Most importantly:
You will not just learn this—you will experience it in your own body.
By returning to experiencing your very own patterns you will have an embodied insight into the upcoming journey of your child.Â
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The Core Philosophy of Radiant Babies in Motion
Babies do not need to be rushed.
In fact, trying to accelerate will most certainly backfire.  It may not be apparent until years later when working to develop academic or physical skills.Â
They need:
- Time
- Safety
- Movement variety
- A regulated environment
- And parents who understand what they are seeing
Development is not something to accelerate—it is something to support unfolding correctly.
When we respect developmental timing, we support:
- Stronger motor skills later in life
- Better emotional regulation
- Healthier attention and learning capacity
- Reduced compensatory movement patterns
 ** Most interference from parents/care givers is simply due to lack of knowledge and an abundance of love
The environment of today is not what it used to be. Parents of today need to understand development in order to be sure to not into the common traps of interference that society of today promotes.
*As a dance teacher for 40 years, I can tell immediately the degree of authentic completion of reflex integration and developmental movement patterns. Â
All of the challenges I have seen can always be traced back to their first 2 years of life. parents and dancers alike are surprise, but am not, which is why it my mission to support parents/babies to have the best start in life for whatever pursuits in the future.Â
What We Explore
🧠Developmental Foundations
- Reflex development (including Moro + FPR)
- Developmental movement patterns
- Eye movement and early visual development
- Hand dominance (and why NOT to interfere early)
🌿 Nervous System Regulation
Understanding how a baby’s system is shaped by:
- Light exposure
- Sound and rhythm
- Temperature and comfort
- Overstimulation vs under-stimulation
🌀 Movement Environment Design
- Encouraging movement into all spatial directions
- Creating environments that invite exploration
- Toy placement as a movement invitation system
👩‍👶 Parental ModellingÂ
Parents will explore how babies learn through observation:
- Voice variation (soft/loud, fast/slow)
- Movement quality (quick vs slow, tense vs fluid)
- Emotional neutrality vs emotional projection
- Why variety matters more than “perfect parenting”
🧦 Physical Environment & Daily Life Factors
- Clothing choices (freedom in global joints)
- Bare feet, grounding, and sensory feedback
- Baby seats and containment devices (“bucket culture”)
- Jolly jumpers and movement restriction awareness
- Toy gifting and reducing passive over-stimulation
🎵 Rhythm, Music & Sensory Input
- Music as a developmental tool (not background noise)
- Rhythm exposure through body-based interaction (tap/drum, movement)
- Frequency awareness in environment
🛏️ Early Support Considerations
- Tummy time (quality over quantity)
- Gaseous discomfort and body tension patterns
- Gentle structural support (e.g., chiropractic awareness)
- Birth-related tension patterns and early integration awareness
The 2 Part Workshop Structure
Part I: Understanding & Experiencing
You will:
- Learn key developmental principles
- Observe babies through a new lens
- Experience movement patterns in your own body
- Understand what regulation feels like (not just what it looks like)
Part II: Application in Real Life
You will:
- Learn how to design your home environment for development
- Adjust daily routines with ease (not overwhelm)
- Understand what to stop doing (just as important as what to do)
- Build confidence in reading your baby’s cues
- Create a sustainable developmental support rhythm at home
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Both Part I and II are 2 hour long workshops
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What Parents Will Walk Away With
After this series, you will feel:
- More confident interpreting your baby’s needs
- Less anxious about “milestones”
- Clearer about what actually supports development
- Good understanding of when/how common toys or activities interfere with development
- Able to see movement patterns instead of behaviours
- More connected to your baby’s developmental process
- Empowered rather than overwhelmed
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Who This Is For
This workshop is ideal for parents who:
- Want a deeper understanding of early development
- Prefer natural, movement-based approaches
- Feel overwhelmed by conflicting parenting advice
- Want to support nervous system regulation early
- Are curious about developmental movement and reflexes
This is not about perfection.
It is about awareness, presence, and small intentional shifts that support long-term developmental outcomes.
Investment
Radiant Babies in Motion is a two-part experiential workshop series for parents and caregivers.
Your registration includes:
- Two live workshops
- Guided experiential movement activities
- Practical strategies you can immediately apply at home
- Opportunities for questions and discussion
- Resource handouts and key takeaways
Investment: $ 225 per family for both parts
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend together whenever possible so everyone supporting the baby can develop a shared understanding of the concepts and strategies presented.
Space is limited to ensure a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Your baby is already developing. The question is not whether it is happening—but how supported that process is.
Join Radiant Babies in Motion and learn how to truly see, understand, and support that unfolding.
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Radiant Babies in Motion:
Experiential Workshop Series for Parents
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These workshops take place hosted by various companies and businesses throughout the Lower Mainland.
You can wait until one is in your city or you may wish to travel to another community.
Both Weeknight and Weekend workshops available.
**A boutique group workshop can be arranged for a group of friends/family all wishing to have a workshop brought to them.
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Express Your Interest
By filling in the form below, you will be notified when the next workshop series is taking place.
Meet Mariah-Jane Thies
For nearly 40 years, I have worked with children as a dance and movement educator, helping young people build confidence, coordination, creativity, and a positive relationship with their bodies.
My journey into developmental movement began more than 27 years ago when I discovered how profoundly early movement patterns influence learning, coordination, balance, emotional regulation, and physical skills later in life. Since then, I have dedicated thousands of hours to studying developmental movement, primitive reflexes, and the foundations of healthy motor development.
I hold certifications in reflex development and integration and have spent decades integrating this knowledge into my work with children, dancers, teachers, and families. My approach combines evidence-informed developmental movement principles with playful, joyful experiences that support the whole child.
As an internationally recognized dance educator, I have travelled and taught dance teachers around the world about the importance of mastering developmental movement patterns as the foundation for efficient movement, skill acquisition, injury prevention, and lifelong physical confidence. I have also shared this work in schools, helping educators understand how movement can support learning, attention, regulation, and overall well-being.
While most of my professional life has focused on working with children, teachers, and dancers, I have also had the opportunity to teach workshops for parents, helping them better understand their child's development through movement.
Radiant Babies was born from a simple belief: every baby deserves the opportunity to develop through movement in a way that honours their unique timeline, supports their natural curiosity, and builds strong foundations for life. My goal is to empower parents with practical knowledge, confidence, and playful activities that help babies thrive while strengthening the connection between parent and child.
I believe development is not something we force—it is something we nurture. When babies are given the right opportunities to move, explore, and connect, remarkable growth naturally follows.
