10 Songs That Teach Important Life Skills for Kids
Teach your kids important life skills through music! Check out these 10 songs that will inspire perseverance, positive self-talk, and more.
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Ron Clark
- May 9
- 4 min
The Role of Music Therapy in improving Social Skills and Self-Esteem in Individuals with ADHD
For the last three decades, the world has seen an increase in the amount of school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD as well as being...
Stan Clark
- Jan 13
- 5 min
Caring for Children With ADHD: The Impact of Music and Arts
Photo from Pexels About six million children aged 3 to 17 years have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
- Jan 1
- 3 min
The Neuroscience of Music Motivation: How Music Inspires Us to Be Our Best Self
We believe music therapy can empower clients to overcome barriers and live their best, most fulfilled lives!
Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Top 10 Songs for Self-Empowerment
Have you ever heard a song and thought “that’s exactly how I WANT to feel”? Here's a list of 10 songs to empower and uplift you!
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
3 Ways to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
This time of year can be oh so stressful! Here are 3 easy ways to help both you and your child prevent holiday meltdowns!
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Aug 28, 2020
- 4 min
Powerful Music Activities to Help Your Child Focus
With the school year beginning many of our kids are expected to focus on schoolwork at home. This is a BIG change. How can we help our kids?
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
- Dec 11, 2019
- 4 min
Top 5 Goals Addressed In Music Therapy
Because music is motivating and effective in addressing goals across numerous populations, music therapists can be found in schools, hospita
Cassie Smith, MT-BC
- Oct 22, 2019
- 4 min
Music Is My Medicine
Over the last two years, Liz has received individual music therapy sessions. She is an incredible human being, who always finds the...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Aug 4, 2019
- 4 min
How Music Therapists' Support Successful Employment
Learn about our partnership with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services and our program that supports pre-employment skills.
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
- Jul 23, 2019
- 3 min
Top 10 Fingerplay Songs to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Fingerplay songs have existed for many years and have been passed down from generation to generation. These songs, often used in early...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Jan 5, 2019
- 2 min
What Goes on Inside a Music Therapist's Head?
Have you ever noticed how two people can observe the same scenario and see two completely different things??? Imagine this scene......
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Sep 10, 2018
- 4 min
Why Music Breaks Through Barriers to Communication
My name is Catherine, and I am a mumbler. Maybe it’s a result of self-consciousness as a kid (after my teacher referred me to speech...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Jul 20, 2018
- 4 min
Can Music Therapy Improve Social Skills?
The act of making music is inherently communicative. When I was a kid, I think my mom probably connected to the worries of Uncle Jesse...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Jun 13, 2018
- 3 min
What It's Like Having a Child with a Disability: Part 3
A month or so ago I asked parents on Facebook if they would like to share their story of raising a child with special needs. I had...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- Jun 4, 2018
- 3 min
What It's Like Having a Child with Special Needs: Part 2
A month or so ago I asked parents on Facebook if they would like to share their story of raising a child with special needs. I had...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- May 29, 2018
- 7 min
What It's Like Having a Child with Special Needs: Part 1
A month or so ago I asked parents on Facebook if they would like to share their story of raising a child with special needs. I had...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
- May 12, 2018
- 7 min
2 Simple Ways to Connect with your Child for Better Emotional Regulation
Have you ever noticed how even young infants search for their mother's approval when meeting new people? A stranger approaches and the...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
- Mar 5, 2018
- 4 min
Why Live Music is More Powerful than Recorded Music
We live in a world where pretty much any song you could ever think of is available at the click of a button. As a songwriter, I have my...
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