Children love stories. Hence, the best classical music CDs for children are ones that include music that tell stories. Forget the watered down versions and snippets of concerti and symphonies. The little added bells and xylophones will only get on your nerves and will not really stimulate and foster a true love of classical m... More..
Notorious for a propensity for mouthing things - many typical childhood crafts are off limits for your little "one." Here are a few craft ideas that reduce the probability of ingesting harmful materials while still delighting most any one year old. Supervision is not only still required while crafting with someone this young,... More..
Sometimes older is better. Many of the best recordings of classical music are the older ones. Today, most of the selections available are doctored up renditions. They are technically re-mastered creations not live performances; they are note perfect but lacking in aesthetic and artistic merit. While attending a university stu... More..
Work. Work. Work. It is usually viewed as a nasty four letter word by many children. But by making a few changes, you can teach your children how to have a great work ethic without even having to purchase a bunch of cows for them to milk. Monkey see - Monkey Do.Any parent can tell you that from infancy, children will mimic yo... More..
Want to ruin a classical music concert? Easy. Step one: Go to college. Step two: Major in music. Step three: Go to a concert. You've now successfully ruined any further classical music concert you decide to attend for the next few years. Granted - you haven't ruined it for everyone else, but you most certainly have ruined con... More..
The perfect or the perfectly awful parent - I'll let you be the judge.This is my life. On Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays I am the perfect parent for those who adore and love Dr. Sears and the La Leche League. I NEVER put my baby down. Hug. Hug. Hug. That is what I do all day long. I don't believe in the Baby Bjorn because it ... More..
Deborah Cannon
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