I’ve always heard about singing to your plants, and how good it is for them. When you sing with love, they grow tall and happy. When you curse at them, they turn frail and die. I had a friend who did this for his outdoor plants, every day, and they grew sky high. Happy, strong, … Read more
I have to admit that like most people, there are certain things I take for granted. While I do struggle with some health problems due to chronic illness, I can still see, hear, walk, and talk. For myself, it’s difficult to imagine what life would be like if one of those things was suddenly taken … Read more
It’s easy to get a little down when it rains and pass it off as unenjoyable. You get wet and cold and it can ruin plans if you’re outdoors. There goes the picnic you organized. And that poolside BBQ? Raincheck! Some people get bummed out when they see grey skies headed over, thinking about all … Read more
It’s important to teach your kids how to think outside of the box. By introducing new ways of looking at things, you create connections which foster creativity and free-thinking. It’s a way to find the path of least resistance and to find loopholes to understand better. It’s the learned ability to see things differently, to … Read more
I’ve always believed it’s the little things that count. Just give a child a gift wrapped in fancy wrapping paper and bows, and watch how he or she will give more attention to the ripped paper than the gift itself! It’s those small defining moments in time that stick to memory, leaving an everlasting impression. … Read more
From the moment I open my eyes in the morning, it’s go time. I’m pretty good at resisting the urge to hit snooze, mostly because before turning off the lights the night before, I calculate down to the last possible minute the time I have to sleep in. I also try to welcome the new … Read more
Who doesn’t enjoy a good tune? Bob Marley once captured the essence of music’s impact beautifully: “When it hits you, you feel no pain.” Indeed, music has a timeless charm, soothing souls of all ages. Many of us have a list of favorite songs and bands, yet sometimes, the most touching melodies are those sung … Read more
Picture a stage, but here, the stars of the show are six toddlers, each gripping their instruments with the earnest seriousness only children can muster. This scene doesn’t just promise a performance; it offers a window into the untamed delight of childhood, where every note and step is a surprise waiting to happen. Alongside these … Read more
One video shows a baby who loved hearing its mother sing a beloved and classic tune with a simple but heartfelt message. Parents, and especially mothers, are the first people children interact with and encounter. From the second children are born, they are literally experiencing a whole new world. Every sight, sound, feel and taste … Read more
Music has such incredible power to stir emotion. Think of the last time you heard your favorite song; or, how fast household chores went when you played an album you hadn’t heard in ages. And, what about that haunting theme track you came across in a movie that sent chills down your spine? Your wedding … Read more