child development

Mommy Mondays: Child-like Discovery

February 25, 2013
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One of the joys of having a child is that you are forced to appreciate moments. To stick your head above the busyness of the daily grind and be present…even if just for a moment. For me, it seems that many of these moments occur during periods of discovery. Times when the little inner scientist […]

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Product Review: Sing to Your Baby

May 24, 2012
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One of the extreme pleasures of being a blogger is that, on occasion, you get invited to review a really great book or product. This post is one such review. “Sing to Your Baby” is my new favorite baby shower/new baby gift. It’s a book and CD set of “love songs and sing-plays for new […]

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5 Ways Being a Music Therapist Affects Me as a Parent

August 3, 2011
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If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you likely know that I am the proud parent of two beautiful children. My poor children…not only is one parent a therapist, but the other is an educator! It’s a double-whammy in terms of analyzing how to best rear them 🙂 Seriously, though, there’s no way around […]

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