Parentnest

How much thought do we put into what we say to our children?

Does "good job" really get the job done?

Are we focusing on what we want or what we don't want?

Why do we move SO much in Kindermusik? And why does my child move aaaaalllll the time?

Tune in as we explore all the wonderful things that are happening in your child's brain and body as they move to learn.

There is so much going on in our classes -- developmentally, emotionally, socially, physically, cognitively and musically ... and because we're very much in the moment with our children while we're there, I don't get a chance to share this treasure trove with them! So I'm doing this for our studio families every few weeks, but let's face it:

This stuff is gold. So I'm inviting you into our Village today to get a little taste of the wealth of enrichment we're experiencing each week.

We're not only here for school readiness, foundational learning and exploration, physical and cognitive development and emotional health -- we're here to help your child blossom into the very best that they can become and to support you, Mom and Dad, in every way we can.

It is simply amazing the way movement and dance impact every part of development: physically, cognitively, socially and more! We highlight some of the ways we move with children and the wonderful benefits of hopping, swinging, bouncing, playing instruments and dancing together.

What do bouncing, rocking, and tapping have to do with my child's brain? (And by the way, why should I bring my child to a baby class?)

ALL of your baby's sensations are coordinated through movement. In fact, from birth - 7, movement is the primary way that your child receives and processes information and learning.

This is a (very) brief overview of how steady beat activities affect your child's developing brain and some specifics of how we do this in class.

We want to teach our babies so much -- to fill them with information so they'll be smart, and ready for school. But is that the best approach? Listen in as we find out the difference between the top-down approach to development and the bottom-up approach, and how this can make all the difference in your baby's development.

Did you have a special goodnight song with your mom or dad when you were young? How does the memory of that make you feel, right now?

Listen in as we talk about connection points and I Love You Rituals and the profound effects they can have for your child, and for you!

What does it look like to "follow the child" and what are the benefits?

Sometimes we can get so preoccupied with keeping a schedule, or planning our child's activities that we forget to simply observe them to see what's going on. Here are a few quick ideas to change your outlook on your time together.