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Reflecting on 2017
I hope you had a very merry Christmas! This holiday season has been intense and busy, but also filled with joy and celebration. There's nothing like experiencing the magic of the holidays with my children, especially at their current ages of 2 and 4. I'm so thankful...
A Grateful December
November was a really good month. Even alongside some professional challenges, the stress of traveling, and a very full calendar, I felt more grounded and happier than usual. I can only attribute that to writing my 23 Days of Gratitude series, which forced me to focus...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 23 – Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Today is the culmination of 22 daily expressions of gratitude, and it is only fitting that my final post focuses on my inspiration for this series. There will be plenty of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie today, but most importantly, I'll be...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 22 – Holiday Traditions
One of the best parts of having our families nearby is that we've gotten to continue many of the holiday traditions that were established when my husband and I were growing up. Although we've had to adjust a bit as our own family has grown, it is so much fun now...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 21 – You!
When I purchased the domain name for Listen & Learn Music a little over 9 years ago, I never imagined this would become a place that would help me connect with hundreds of music therapists, teachers, and parents across the country. Every time I attend AMTA national...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 20 – Community Support
Being a business owner is not easy, especially when your profession is more unconventional than most. Luckily, I live in a community that supports music therapy, and has always been willing to show its support in a variety of ways. Over the years, my work has been...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 19 – Coming Home
Since my children were born, I've been away a handful of times. There have been a few conferences and work-related trips, as well as several girls' weekends with my friends. That time away is so good for me, and I enjoy it to the fullest, but I always look forward to...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 18 – My Little Ones
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are pretty much the highlight of my week. I get to spend them making music with the most wonderful groups of children and their adults in our Listen & Learn for Little Ones classes. Singing, dancing and playing instruments with toddlers...
{23 Days of Gratitude} Day 17 – My MT Crew
For the first 5 years of my career as a music therapist, I could have never imagined that one day I would have other music therapists with whom to consult, work and collaborate. My once-solo practice now includes two of my favorite people ever, and I am honored to...