How to Raise a Child Who Loves Music by, Nita Gill

Want to raise a child who loves and appreciates music? It’s easier than learning to play “Chopsticks.” You don’t have to be a virtuoso. All you need to do is create a music-rich environment. Here are some tips on orchestrating the beginnings of a lifelong love of music:
• Sing songs both to and with your [...]

I Can Only Imagine: Dick & Rick Hoyt

Too young to play an instrument?

Another great article-
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1219&u_sid=10152193

Making a pitch for music

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1219&u_sid=10151715
 An article worth reading.

“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for in the patterns of music and all the arts are the keys of learning. ” Plato

Giggles

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?” 
“Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life.”
The child thought about this for a moment then said, “So why is the groom wearing black?”  

Tylenol Recall

 from http://www.tylenol. com/
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> Your child’s safety is our number one priority.
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> Important information you need to know about infants’ and children’s cough and
> cold medicines.
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> The cough and cold season is here, and we have important information to share
> about infants’ and children’s cough and cold medicines. These medicines are
> generally recognized as safe and [...]

Are Antiobiotics Needed?

Most illness are caused by 2 kinds of germs:
Bacteria
Viruses
Antibiotics:
Kill bacteria
Do not kill viruses.
Illness                                                                                       Antibiotics Needed?
Cold                                                                                               No
Flu                                                                                                 No
Chest cold                                                                                     No
Most sore throats                                                                        No
Runny nose                                                                                   No
Earache                                                                                         Usually not
Sinus infection                                                                              Usually not
Strep throat                                                                                  Yes
Most common illnesses are caused by viruses.
The best preventitive is good handwashing.  At Kindermusik with Tanyaall instruments and scarves are santized daily to prevent the spread [...]

My First Entry!!

     My first entry in my new blog!!  How exciting.  I started a blog to post articles and other info for my Kindermusik families.  I can’t wait to start the next semester in December.  I’m really looking forward to getting to know each child and parent.  Music is such an important tool for children and [...]