From 1 to 18 years, this tool will bring a smile to your children's faces. It's a sweet way to go about your day with little ones. For your tweens and teens -- you'll surprise them, make them laugh, cause a a shake of their head, or a "Oh, Mom/Dad." Turn "it" into a song. What's "it" ? Why anything at all... Anything you would say to your children can be turned into song. Here's some ideas to get your cooperation-song ideas flowing. Sung Lullaby Style: "Oh my baby, it's almost time for sleep. We'll finish eating, brush teeth, put jammies on, and read our story. It's almost time for sleep." Sung like a rock or pop song: "Hey there, I said Be nice to your sister. Did you hear me? I said be nice to your sister. You know what I mean, you don't want to be mean. Be nice to your sister." Sung like the blues or a musical: "Clothes! Clothes! Clothes! and tooooooyyyyyssss too. They're all over your floor What'cha gonna do?" Get the idea? Anything you would speak is more fun to sing. Singing will help keep you cool. Make the kids laugh, or at least you. Singing is a stress reliever. It will connect you with your children. Humor = Connection and Connection = Cooperation Make sure you aren't making fun. And if your children really don't like it, to stop right away. Other-wise, don't worry about what you sound like--- have fun unlocking you inner diva or rocker to connect with your children and get some cooperation! Check out this real-life example of how a mom from our community, who is a singer, puts this tool to use in a most amazing and efficient way. Cathy's song to get her children out the door! Have fun bringing the sound of music alive in your home to foster connection = cooperation! You got this, Megan
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Mama Megan
Hi friends, I write from the heart to tell my life story, and the story of those in my neighborhood called life. Research shows that our children's emotional & mental health is contingent upon us parents being able to tell our life story, or "coherent narrative." This is my coherent narrative, my life story in the making, with some of what I love in life too. My goal is to share my life in a way that is real, uplifting & positive- sometimes serious, sometimes fun. In my practice, I inspire parents to empowerment through reclaiming our life stories and learning respectful discipline. My work is my offering to our children- our future. Wishing you all a happy family! Archives
May 2021
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