Dear Dr. Renee, When is the best time for my child to start playing an instrument? She’s 6. Marc, Dear Marc, NOW! Sorry, I did not mean to yell that at you… Transparency here: I think encouraging your child to play a musical instrument is a gift you can give that will have life-long benefits. […]
Chores Shmores!
Are you doing all of the work around your house? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help so that you could play, too? Young children love to help! If your children are young, you have a huge advantage here, please don’t let this slip away. If your children are older, it’s a bit […]
Stop the Morning Madness!
Are you struggling with getting your child(ren) ready and out of the house in the morning? Here are a few tips to help make it a little easier… Make a simple routine to follow and provide simple directions. Keeping the same routine every morning will help create a habit. Providing a simple direction sheet, will […]
Practice Makes Perfect
Is your child is learning to play an instrument? That’s great! Music is such an important part of brain development. It helps with math skills, timing, memory, anticipation, and so much more. For those of you whose children are not playing an instrument in formal lessons, know that even listening to music, singing, or banging […]