by Debbie Mondale | Feb 10, 2019 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Holiday
Coloring while listening to music can become an amazing way for children to relax and focus. Playing instrumental music in the background engages the brain in a way that cuts down the clutter of thoughts that can be so distracting… for children and adults. ...
by Debbie Mondale | May 10, 2010 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Kindermusik International, Parenting Techniques
Motherhood is many things: inspiring, frustrating, humorous, gross, heartwarming, heart wrenching… honestly, our families FILL our lives with emotional and physical extremes and everything in between. After many years of marriage, I craved having a child because I...
by Debbie Mondale | May 10, 2010 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Kindermusik International, Parenting Techniques
Relaxation Activity 2 – Sounds of Nature (link to intro.) For yourself: This exercise proceeds much the same as the Sound of Silence one, yet occurs outside, in a place where the sounds are limited to those of nature. It could be...
by Debbie Mondale | May 10, 2010 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
Relaxation Activity 3 – The Sound of Music (link to intro.) For yourself: So often, music just flows around in the background of life. This is the opportunity to let your mind let go of everything else for a few moments, and simply focus on...
