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 | 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...
