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How to Wind Down at the End of Music

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...

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Off to Pre-K and 1st Grade!

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,...

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4 Keys to Communicating with Children

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...

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What I’m Reading This Summer

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!)....

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Keeping Caregivers Engaged in the Music

Keeping Caregivers Engaged in the Music

Parents and caregivers often attend music classes and music therapy sessions, and although those classes and sessions are not for them, their presence so important to the progress and growth of our clients and students.  It’s always important to engage everyone...

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