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Beginning in the spring and summer, it’s common to see a lot of marketing for products or programs that promise to give preschoolers a boost in skills like reading, counting, spelling, and identifying colors and objects. Social media feeds begin filling up with DIY craft projects and activities to t...

There was a time when the big three - Twinkle Twinkle, Baa Baa Black Sheep and ABC- were reported to be the most commonly known children’s tunes in the US. I think we can thank YouTube for expanding that list with endless playlists of Baby Shark, Little Baby Bum, and Super Simple Songs (our family f...

Play is a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage fully with their little one. Through play you are able to get a glimpse into their world, open up new channels of communication, and help to build enduring relationships. For some parents- playing with your children might feel awkward or like a l...

Do you remember your favorite teacher? What grade were you in? What do you remember about them? What did they do that made them your favorite? How has that influenced the person you are today? 

The influence of a great teacher truly lasts a lifetime. I have many vivid memories of exceptional tea...

I think most parents are aware of the tremendous responsibility that we carry when it comes to shaping and supporting a healthy sense of self esteem in our children. With all of the ups and downs of life, a positive sense of self is one of the greatest protective factors for resilience and happiness...

I’m cuddled up on the couch with my six-year-old son to watch a new show that I’ve heard a lot of friends talking about. Classical music plays as the first scene opens to a family of cartoon dogs playing together in their living room. The dad is pretending to play piano, and then the bongos, on his ...

Get to know a little more about Ms. Liz and her life with kids in Cypress, Texas. We cover everything from her favorite local outdoor restaurants to the most important support for her own parenting journey. 

We were thrilled to be featured by Cypress Mom's Network - click the link below to read the...

Get your instrument....and play along! 

There's no question that playing along with music at home is fun for all ages! There are so many creative ways to create your own basket of instruments for music time, from homemade craft items, household items, and inexpensive child-appropriate instruments. ...

This article was published in the June/July issue of Pinpointe Magazine- Cypress. 

Let’s just get one thing out in the open right off the bat. My kids are on screens right now.

Trying to juggle a million different distractions that pop up all day long and a looming deadline for this article, I’ve ...

A few months ago, I wrote an article for Pinpointe Magazine focused on the developmental benefits of exposure to making music in early childhood. In it, I highlighted these benefits by specifically focusing on learning and academic growth. While the world around us is changing, many things remain th...