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Christmas Song Round-Up!
It's holiday crunch time: those last few days before winter break when I try to fit in as many seasonal songs and activities as I can, because I know I won't have the chance again for an entire year. I love, love, love Christmas time, especially the music, which is...
A New Addition on the Way
Almost exactly two years ago, I shared the news that I was expecting my first baby. It's hard to believe, because that feels like just yesterday, but I'm thrilled to announce that baby #2 is coming in May! I wrote all about finding out the news on my family blog,...
Rudolph & Co.
Every December, I get to sing reindeer songs with lots of excited children at my church's annual Breakfast with Santa event. This year just might have been the most fun yet, because my little boy was old enough to attend. He joined right in with the rest of the kids,...
Here We Go Again! (Baby #2 Arrives in May)
Confession: I was ready to have another baby mere months after Parker was born. Luckily, Zach was the voice of reason and convinced me that we should wait until at least his 1st birthday, and the logical side of me agreed. We ended up waiting until July, since June...
Elmo’s Halloween Adventures
By the time October 31st rolled around, I completely lost count of how many times Parker had already worn his Elmo costume. My mother-in-law bought it at the beginning of September, and every time Parker saw that red fur, he'd beg for it. Needless to say, we didn't...
Thanksgiving Song Round-Up!
The holidays are here! This time of year is so much fun -- I love the anticipation of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the fresh start that the new year brings. With only a few days left before Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a quick round-up of the songs I've written to...
#AMTA14: Conference Recap (With Pictures)
Last week I took a solo road trip to Louisville, KY for the 2014 AMTA national music therapy conference. As all conferences seem to go, it was a complete whirlwind of meetings, meals with friends, sessions, and exhibiting. Although it seems like just yesterday I was...
{Mama Moment} Joining in the Fun
The following is a guest post by Gretchen Chardos Benner, MSW, MT-BC. Gretchen is the owner of Piedmont Music Therapy, whose mission is to engage, empower and accompany individuals to reach their goals grounded in the frameworks of music therapy and social work. My...
Off to Louisville for #AMTA14
November is one of my favorite months of the year, because it means I get to reunite with all my music therapy friends at AMTA national conference. I always look forward to a few days away, recharging my batteries and getting pumped up about my career field. I always...