by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
During the 2020 quarantine, did you challenge your child to the “Marshmallow Test”? I saw several videos on Facebook of families that did. Watching these children’s reactions is fascinating, regardless of what treat they were challenged with. The...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 10, 2020 | Debbie's thoughts, Emotional Well being, Portfolio
Goodbyes and Hellos often go hand in hand, wrapped up in personal stories. Often when we share stories, we find we have key elements in common, and can build our Village of personal connections that allow us to thrive better… together. 2020 has been filled with...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 22, 2020 | All ages, Debbie's thoughts, Family Event, Lakeland, Portfolio
Let’s make music together! Please come help us celebrate 20 years of Music Connections with families in Lakeland and surrounding Polk County. YOUR family is invited, whether you have ever been part of our Kindermusik community, are currently a part of our family,...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 4, 2019 | For Your Enjoyment, Lakeland, Music Connections
As much as we were NOT looking forward to the moving process, the purple mats didn’t want to be moved either. The mats… Oh my! Our purple mats were so securely stuck to the floor of the Kindermusik room, they had become ONE with the floor. I had to buy a...
by Debbie Mondale | Oct 5, 2019 | Lakeland, Music Connections, News & Updates
YES, we are moving and enjoying making music together in our NEW Studio at UMT starting November 1, 2019. YES, we just moved in June to Redemption Church, and we are grateful for the time in our warm music room at that location. But their congregation is growing and...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 21, 2018 | Cultural Excursions, Debbie's thoughts, Emotional Well being, Holiday, Parent Perspectives, Parenting Techniques, Rituals
On this International Day of Peace, I seek solace and comfort in songs of peace, as I cry for the lack of it’s prevelance in our world. How can we feel any sort of peace when we are bombarded by so much hate around us. I will not dwell on the hate. I will...
