parenting • ages and stages
by Darcy Zalewski on July 28th, 2018 | 1 Comment »
Did you miss out on dance as a kid? Me too, but my parents never knew I was interested in it. Same with choir, but I did get to play the violin for a few years. Before I had kids, I told myself I'd let them choose their activities. Do…
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mom • parenting
by AngEngland on February 23rd, 2018 | No Comments »
As your child moves through early grades and school, you may wonder not only whether it’s the right time to start music lessons, but what the benefits are for children learning music. As a long-time pianist, I can speak first hand to the benefits of music skills for life.…
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mom • education • parenting • education
by Jyl Pattee on February 23rd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
About five years ago, when my boys were ages three and five, we made a conscious decision to introduce them to classical music. We had always played it in the background or at night as they were going to bed, but we hadn't ever formally taught them about it.…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 31st, 2009 | 3 Comments »
#GNO is talking music in celebration of singer/songwriter, Diane Birch's, record release Bible Belt from S-Curve Records. Join Diane and her producer, Steve Greenberg, along with the #gno gang here this Tuesday night.
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inspiring moms!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 21st, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Inspiration comes in many forms, but for me, right now, it has taken the shape of a petite brunette. She is sitting across from me calmly drinking ice tea as she talks about her drive to ‘give back'. Photographer, Gina Kelly works with more than 20 charities in the St.…
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