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{Mama Moment} Parker Rockin’
I recently participated in a discussion with other music therapist moms about songs we've sung to our babies, and we compiled a pretty impressive list. I did contribute to it by sharing Parker's original favorite song, but I neglected to include the one that goes like...
Evolution of the Listen & Learn Songbook
Almost five years ago, a music therapist named Michelle Erfurt approached me with the idea to create a Listen & Learn songbook. I had only been writing and sharing songs for a few months, but I was excited to take the leap into publishing. We worked our tails off...
Spring Into Summer: Preorder Now!
Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner, which makes this Midwestern girl VERY happy! In the midst of the most epic winter ever, I knew I wanted to create a resource to celebrate the warmer seasons, which is how Spring Into Summer: Warm Weather...
Somebunny’s First Easter
Easter has always been a holiday I've never gotten too excited about as an adult. Of course I have always enjoyed dressing up, going to church, singing with the choir and reflecting on the meaning on this day, but that was about it. However, this year I learned that...
Tap Dance
This song wins the "triple threat" award -- it manages to combine instrument play, movement, and gradual increase in tempo -- with bonus points for being super simple and repetitive. One of those tunes I whipped up on the fly and yet is incredibly handy to have in my...
Back to the Gym (Or, Reclaiming My Sanity)
I really miss working out. Up until the week before Parker was born, it was a regular part of my day. I had every intention of getting back to that routine once Parker started sleeping through the night, but once that finally happened, Zach had already joined CrossFit...
My Go-To Song for April
There's a certain song that I look forward to pulling out every single year. Some years, I have the willpower to wait until April; this was not one of those years. I caved in March and reintroduced my students to "Good Green Earth" by James K. I call this my go-to...
{Mama Moment} When the Cat’s Away…
This weekend, I snuck away for a little lunch and shopping date with my mom. Of course I had to check in on my little guy while I was gone, and my husband sent several photos -- all of Parker playing with my instruments. "When the cat's away, the mice will play" was...
Double Digits
Less than two months from now, we will be celebrating this baby's first birthday. Mind-blowing. This has without a doubt been the fastest year of my life, and I fear they will only get faster from here on out. At least, that's what everyone tells me. At 10 months, it...