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...
by Debbie Mondale | Jun 6, 2016 | Debbie's thoughts, Lakeland, Music Connections, Philosophy
Did you see the beautiful families? Polk Life magazine (a Lakeland Ledger affiliation) featured our little Kindermusik program in their most recent magazine, Wed. May 25. I LOVE the subtitle “Kindermusik provides Nurturing Notes”. Cool! They GET...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 12, 2015 | Debbie's thoughts, Philosophy
I Choose LOVE ! So many urgent things take us away from so many important things. It’s time to Stop for a moment and make a choice Those who have owned a business know it is more than a full time job, often more like 24/7 on call. I can be the most...
by Debbie Mondale | Dec 29, 2014 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Debbie's thoughts, Lakeland
I’m heading “home” this January. I love Explorations V Children’s Museum. When I first moved from Utah in 1999, I was so pleased to find such a wonderful place for me and my child to explore together. And I truly felt like I was adopted into...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 21, 2014 | Activity ideas, Debbie's thoughts, Holiday, Parenting Techniques, Philosophy
PAUSE… Think PEACE. Today is International Peace Day. Hmmm… wouldn’t it be really awesome if there was a “cease hostilities” law that everyone respected on Peace Day. Our world really needs that these days. Our world really needs every...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 16, 2014 | Child development, Debbie's thoughts, KI Curriculum, Music Connections, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Teaching techniques
You are investing a lot of time and money into this Kindermusik experience. I fully believe it IS and will be worthwhile. I will do my BEST on my part, and from experience, I have recognized that there are a few things parents can do that really will enhance your...
