Today, Craig Parks joins Ryann to explore the themes of joy, presence, and intentionality in parenting. They discuss how to create meaningful memories in everyday life, the importance of being present with children, and how affect influences the parent-child relationship. Craig shares insights from his experience as a parent and educator, emphasizing the role of music and rituals in fostering connection and joy within families.

Keywords
joy, parenting, presence, connection, affect, music, mindfulness, family, psychology, memories, intentional parenting, music, emotional awareness, family rituals, positive memories, family bonding, children's songs, parenting tips, music therapy, creativity

Chapters
00:00 Creating Joy in Everyday Life
13:03 The Importance of Presence and Connection
26:07 Affect to Effect: Intentional Parenting
27:48 The Power of Music in Parenting
34:39 Creating Rituals with Music
39:32 Emotional Connections Through Song
46:51 The Importance of Positive Memories
49:10 Taking Action: Implementing Music in Daily Life

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