{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 11

by | Guitars & Granola Bars

GGB Episode 11: Danielle Oar

Trust me when I say that you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode of the podcast. I’m always up for being inspired by others, and Danielle is one of the most inspiring people I’ve talked to in a long time.

After our interview, I have a completely new perspective on things in my life I’ve viewed as challenges or obstacles; compared to what Danielle has faced and overcome, most of those “challenges” seem like a walk in the park.

Danielle shares the story of her pregnancy — an “unexpected blessing” — and how she pursued her music therapy studies while raising a baby as a single mother, along with how the support of colleagues, family and friends allowed her to complete her degree, internship, and eventually open a private practice in Episode 11 of the Guitars & Granola Bars podcast.

Be sure to check out the show notes page for more information about Danielle, along with links to the resources she mentions in the episode.

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I Love You From Your Toes to Your Nose

by | Listen & Learn Music

Bonding songs are essential to my early childhood classes, because they foster parent-child interaction and help us wind down toward the end of the session. I wrote this one specifically for my baby (0-18 month) class, though I have most definitely used it with kiddos who are a little older.

Not only does this song encourage directed touch, but it also serves as an introduction to body part identification. I know that my little guy, who will be 2 in June, absolutely loves pointing out his eyes, ears, mouth, nose, fingers, knees, and toes. The song starts with the basics, but of course could be adapted to include other body parts as well.

It’s never too early to start singing songs like these with your children. My son had no choice but to listen to my singing pretty much from the day he was born, and my daughter (coming next month!) will no doubt have that same experience :)

You can find even more bonding songs like this one over at Listen & Learn for Leaders, the early childhood resource created by myself and my partner Katey.

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