It’s the First Day of School
When I was a kid, I LOVED back to school time. I loved shopping for new school supplies (Lisa Frank notebooks and Bic pens were my thing!) and was always so excited for the first day of school. I try to bring some...
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St. Louis Here I Come!
Last week I registered for the National Music Therapy Conference in St. Louis, Missouri and I AM SO EXCITED!! I haven’t been to a conference since 2013 when I was pregnant and I have been itching to go back ever since. Honestly, for me,...
Midsummer FLASH SALE!
I hope you’ve been having a great summer so far! My little family of four just returned from a trip to my hometown of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and we had a blast. It was a fantastic trip where I had the opportunity to reconnect with...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Posts
I’ll admit that today I was a little stumped for ideas about what to write in my weekly blog post. My husband and I are knee-deep in raising a vivacious toddler and feisty 8-month-old full time at home and sometimes it’s hard for me...
More With Moana – Session Ideas for Attention Goals
Did you have a chance to try out any of the Moana-themed session ideas I shared in last week’s blog post? If not, check out the post to see how you can use rainbow bells and the song “How Far I’ll Go” to address...
Making the Most of Moana – Session Ideas for Attention Goals
I don’t know about you but I was a little bit relieved when Moana came out and we could finally put the music for Frozen away! There’s only so many times you can sing “Let it Go” in a lesson or session, am I...
What Daniel Tiger Can Teach Us About Songwriting
As I write this blog post, my 3-year-old is watching Daniel Tiger and my 7-month-old take is taking one of her mini-non-consolidated naps (can anyone relate?!) I’ve had many Daniel Tiger episodes playing in the background as I try to get a little work...
Why Vulnerability is Critical When You’re a Music Therapist
In last week’s blog post, I shared about a musical experience I facilitated where clients were prompted to create and perform their own rap. I also let you in on a little secret. I created and performed my own rap along with the clients and...
I Know I Can…Rap
If you’ve been following the WH blog for the past few years you know that I love to incorporate rapping into my sessions with tween and teen clients. I use rapping to help clients explore their emotions, increase communication skills, and facilitate self-expression. It can be...
The Second-Most Versatile Instrument In My Bag
Rhythm sticks are quickly becoming my favorite instrument. Why? They’re incredibly versatile (just like this instrument is!), They’re appropriate for a wide range of ages, They can be used to address goals in a variety of domains, And, they’re multi sensory. The multisensory component...