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Falling Into Fall
Now that we’re all back into our school year groove, it’s time to jump into the first theme of the school year: FALL! Ah, fall: that magical time of year when all of the leaves change colors, we go apple picking, take trips to the pumpkin patch, pull out all of our...
How I’m Prioritizing Self-Care this Month
Self-care is a term that you hear a LOT, especially if you work in a helping profession. Before I started taking my overall well-being really seriously, I laughed off self-care and the stereotypical activities associated with it — taking a bubble bath, getting a...
How to Wind Down at the End of Music
When leading any type of music therapy session or music class, I always make sure that my clients and students aren’t all hyped up when they leave me. Music is a favorite activity for many of my kiddos, so they are usually excited when they walk in the door, but when...
Off to Pre-K and 1st Grade!
Last week, we reached a new milestone in our family: both kids are back together again at the same school, on the same schedule! My daughter started all-day Pre-K and joined my son, who started 1st grade. If you're a parent who has juggled multiple drop-offs,...
3 Back-To-School Songs for Your Musical Toolbox
Here in New England, there are single digit days left until back-to-school time. The kiddos’ backpacks are packed, first day of school outfits have been chosen, and every teacher I know is buzzing like a bee, making sure their classrooms are ready for that first day....
Innovative Income for Music Therapists
In early fall of 2018, I got the itch to write a book. This has always been on my bucket list, but I just couldn't nail down a topic. I have dozens of ideas stored in the Notes app of my phone, most of which I quickly abandoned after brainstorming bullet points. But...
4 Keys to Communicating with Children
When working with young children, it can sometimes be difficult to understand what they are trying to tell you. Whether that is because their language skills are still developing, their speech isn’t quite intelligible yet, or because other modes of communication are...
What I’m Reading This Summer
My absolute favorite thing to do when I have any downtime at all is READ. I have been a book nerd my whole life, and now that audiobooks are a thing, I've been able to fit in a lot more "reading" than ever before in my adult life (especially since becoming a parent!)....
Helping Children Slow Down and Stay in Control
One of the most amazing qualities about music is its versatility. It can pump us up, bring back memories, teach us new skills, and calm us down. There is so much power in our melodies and chords, so let’s use our powers for good, and make sure that our clients and...