Sprouting Melodies Family Spotlight
Balancing Family with Work is a Challenge for Many Families Sprouting Melodies is thrilled to feature one of our very own moms Christy Dole who has been growing an at-home business while raising her beautiful ...
Positive Post-It!
I'm Rubber You're Glue... Remember the saying, "I'm rubber your glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you" ? You could hear it in the school yard, a way to turn ...
Early Childhood Mental Health: A Growing Concern
Early childhood mental health is a growing concern. Often misunderstood, early childhood mental health is also overlooked or underestimated. Research shows that exposure to ongoing toxic stress in early childhood can have significant impacts on ...
Providing the Beat at the Provider’s Council Expo
Cultivating connections As our organization has grown over the last 9 years, we have met wonderful people and had the opportunity to work with fabulous organizations along the way. This past year, through the LEND ...
Music Therapy and the Armed Forces
Music Therapy's formal development as a profession is indeed linked with World War I and II efforts to heal and spur on the troops with music. Though not the only catalyst for formalizing the training ...
“The Power of Music”
On Memorial Day, we honor individuals who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. We also hear stories of regard for another human being that transcend enemy lines. Jack Leroy Tueller, WWII veteran, ...
Music, Memories, and Story
This week in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, Music Therapist Katie Bagley asked her elder group on a memory care unit if any of them had served in the armed forces. Many raised their ...
Guitar Origins
In honor of "International Guitar Month", consider the evolution of the acoustic guitar. You know it’s an important part of the work we do. Our music therapists are trained to play it. It is their ...
Boston Parents Paper | Vote for YOUR Family Favorite
Many of you know about the Boston Parent's Paper, a collection of articles, family event information, camp and school guides, family favorite contests, and more. The Family Favorites contest, an annual event, is here again ...
Playing an Instrument Sets off Fireworks in the Brain
You may have heard playing music lights up the whole brain. Find out why and how playing a musical instrument can help you you solve problems in academic and social settings more effectively and creatively! ...
