The latest scientific research confirms what parents have known for generations: massage benefits children - easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. As well as soothing and calming, physical affection is vital to the wellness of children and the development of the parent-child bond. In this completely updated and revised edition, learn how massage benefits children-easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. Follow each step of the massage process with simple easy-to-follow instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke.