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May 23, 2012
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Where should I get (music) health information?

Music Sparks ― Do you ever feel ill and wonder if you should go to the doctor or self treat? Do you every wonder if what you are feeling is a normal emotion? Is it safe to look for an answer on the … Continue reading → (More)
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May 20, 2012
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5 Go To’s for Music Ideas

Music Sparks ― In my first “5 Go To’s” post I shared blogs for intergenerational ideas, This post focuses on music resources. Working with old, young and both together calls upon a wide variety of music. The diversity is great for me as …... (More)
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May 17, 2012
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5 Go To Blogs for Intergenerational Ideas

Music Sparks ― Since May is the 5th month, I have a few top five posts coming up. To start I have selected  intergenerational ideas. Unlike many other populations, there are not a wide variety of ideas on the web that are ready … Continue reading → (More)
Posted 7 days ago
May 14, 2012
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What is appropriate stimulation for your child?

Music Sparks ― A recent post by Marilyn Price-Mitchell titled Are We Over Stimulating Young Children? has a summary of Dr. Dimitri Christakis’s study including a TEDxRainier video I encourage you to watch.  The research indicates prolonged exposure to rapid... (More)
Posted 10 days ago
May 11, 2012
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Music and Movement as Dementia Prevention?

Music Sparks ― There is a big push to research cures and effective prevention of dementia. A recent post of the Vancouver Sun (1) shared research on weight training staving off dementia. (Thank you to Embe Music Therapy for bringing this post to my attention.)  ... (More)
Posted 13 days ago
May 8, 2012
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Grandma Got a Drum

Music Sparks ― At first thought grandma and drum might seem mutually exclusive words. Watch a music therapist or a drum facilitator lead a drum circle of older adults and you might just change your mind. Drum circles can be a big hit … Continue reading →... (More)
Posted 16 days ago
May 5, 2012
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April Showers with Preschoolers

Music Sparks ― The Hays Public Library has recently added me to their Children’s Department program schedule. While one never knows who or how many children will attend, I can tell you this is a fun group! My April session was fully of … Continue... (More)
Posted 19 days ago
May 2, 2012
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6 Little Words

Music Sparks ― A few weeks back I read a beautiful post Rachel Macy Stafford titled “Six Words You Should Say Today“. This post reminded me how often our words as parents and adults tend to correct or instruct a child rather than … Continue... (More)
Posted 22 days ago
Apr 29, 2012
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National Nursing Home Week 2012: Celebrating the Journey

Music Sparks ― May 13-19 is National Nursing Home Week. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Journey”. During my employment as a nursing home activity director, I found this to be a busy, fun time for the residents. I was always on the …... (More)
Posted 25 days ago
Apr 26, 2012
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A bouquet of songs for May Day

Music Sparks ― One May Day tradition is the secret delivery of flowers. This posts delivers some flower songs older adults may recognize. You can further extend the music by checking out last year’s post. Why not start with some moving to a … Continue... (More)
Posted 28 days ago
Apr 23, 2012
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Mother Goose

Music Sparks ― Readers of this blog know I promote reading and singing stories with children. I also love rhymes like Mother Goose. As May 1st is Mother Goose Day, it seemed timely to highlight this wonderful source. There are a wealth of resources …... (More)
Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012
Apr 20, 2012
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An On-line Music Community?

Music Sparks ― During the last year, I have thought a lot about trying to offer some services through Skype and similar formats. Part of this has been inspired by wonderful people like Kat Fulton, MT-BC who interacts regularly with college music therapy …... (More)
Posted on Apr 20th, 2012
Apr 17, 2012
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5 Conference Take-aways

Music Sparks ― Regular readers of my blog know that many items influence my posts. By providing you these reflections I hope to share more about myself and my profession. Last week I participated in the American Music Therapy Association Midwestern RegionÂ... (More)
Posted on Apr 17th, 2012
Apr 14, 2012
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Earth Day Songs

Music Sparks ― Having taken part in a Preschool Earth Day blog hop, I wanted to be sure and share some ideas for helping older adults celebrate. With  Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I know some caregivers are searching for … Continue reading &... (More)
Posted on Apr 14th, 2012
Apr 11, 2012
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Sound and Silence

Music Sparks ― Silence may seem at first glance like an odd thing for a music therapist, but silence is a part of music. My husband is a composer. He states it takes just as much time to write a rest as a … Continue reading → (More)
Posted on Apr 11th, 2012
Apr 8, 2012
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For the love of mud

Music Sparks ― Last year I shared five songs for preschoolers celebrating Earth Day. This year I am pleased to be part of the Preschool Blogger Network and one of many contributors of special Earth Day posts filled with books and ideas perfect … Continue... (More)
Posted on Apr 8th, 2012
Apr 5, 2012
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A Library of Music

Music Sparks ― For many years, libraries have been wonderful blessings to me. My parents read to me as a young child, so I remember reading to myself around kindergarten age. When I was in third grade, we moved to a small town. … Continue reading → (More)
Posted on Apr 5th, 2012
Apr 2, 2012
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5 Take-aways from Singing with Your Child

Music Sparks ― As “Sing with Your Child Month” draws to a close I want to offer encouragement to keep the music going.   Here are five take-aways to keep the music flowing. interact with you child. Don’t speak at them, speak with them. …... (More)
Posted on Apr 2nd, 2012
Mar 30, 2012
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Are You a Sandwich Generation-er? Take a Break

Music Sparks ― This guest post is by Michelle Seitzer. She spent 10 years filling various roles at assisted living communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland, then worked as a public policy coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association in PA before settling down as... (More)
Posted on Mar 30th, 2012
Mar 27, 2012
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I’m a Fool for Music

Music Sparks ― Over my years of working in long term care facilities, I have been described many ways. The most frequent one is “the crazy lady who shares music” as the person smiles and winks. Given the high incidence of a dementia … Continue... (More)
Posted on Mar 27th, 2012
Mar 24, 2012
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Sharing Music – Connecting The Generations

Music Sparks ― This guest post is by Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou. An award-winning children’s performer, DARIA (Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou) has seven cd’s that have won national honors.  She has the most awesome job of traveling the world to sing for kids and... (More)
Posted on Mar 24th, 2012
Mar 21, 2012
JoAnn Jordan posted a new topic.
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Presidential Election Music from the Past

Music Sparks ― During December of 2011, board certified music therapist Daniel Tague posted “The Influence of Music on Behavior: The Election Edition” in which he highlighted the purpose of election music was “to stir emotion”, “to... (More)
Posted on Mar 21st, 2012
Mar 18, 2012
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Spring Time Music for Elders

Music Sparks ― The tulips have begun blooming in my garden. It will officially be spring in a few days. Time for brushing off the spring songs for use in my older adult groups: Here’s my sing-along starter list: When It’s Springtime in … Continue... (More)
Posted on Mar 18th, 2012
Mar 15, 2012
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Five Spring Songs for Toddlers

Music Sparks ― Spring is coming! Here are five great songs to sing with toddlers. 1. “Little Bird” 2. “Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing” - this one children can tweet or shake canary sticks. 3. “Five Pretty Flowers” 4. ... (More)
Posted on Mar 15th, 2012
Mar 12, 2012
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A World Full of Music

Music Sparks ― Two of the assisted living facilities I visit have a world music theme this month. As St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, I’ll be leaning more that direction. Never the less, I’m sharing some of my ideas which …... (More)
Posted on Mar 12th, 2012
Mar 9, 2012
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A list for my daughter

Music Sparks ― A few weeks ago, Music Mom of Chicago NOW shared a listing of songs from her life she wanted her children to know. She did this to create awareness of artists and music that predated her and her life before … Continue reading → (More)
Posted on Mar 9th, 2012
Mar 6, 2012
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So Long, Farewell

Music Sparks ― “There’s a sad sort of clanging From the clock in the hall And the bells in the steeple, too And up in the nursery An absurd little bird Is popping out to say coo-coo “Regretfully they tell us But firmly … Continue reading → (More)
Posted on Mar 6th, 2012
Mar 3, 2012
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Music Lasts a Lifetime

Music Sparks ― Last week I shared a little regarding this wonderful theme for Music in Our Schools month. It is such a wonderful theme, I wanted to share a few more thoughts. Our society has become progressively more passive consumers of music. … Continue... (More)
Posted on Mar 3rd, 2012
Feb 29, 2012
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It’s in the Name

Music Sparks ― Human tend to have a strong response to hearing their name used. We like to be greeted with our name. March 5th is Fun Facts About Name Day. Reading that got “The Name Game” running through my head. Every now … Continue reading &... (More)
Posted on Feb 29th, 2012
Feb 26, 2012
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And I will always love you….!

Music Sparks ― Originally, I had vague notions of this week’s blog being about either music in nature or customized ringtones.  The gorgeous weather here this past week has led to wandering outside and the other morning I heard some birds singing.  Later …... (More)
Posted on Feb 26th, 2012

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