by Debbie Mondale | Jul 4, 2015 | All ages, Emotional Well being
In the room where I teach Kindermusik in Lakeland, Florida, other music and movement options are taking up residence as well. Yoga uses music to help the body flow through the movements, encourages positive mindfulness, and promotes the wholeness of relaxation....
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...