A Song in Your Heart

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Just Breathe

Something we educators notice during our classes is that very often the caregivers in class have rising stress levels as they try to control their child’s behavior. We get it. Every JOY Team member is a parent. We know the

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Freedom and Unity

Happy Independence Day! This year it feels a little different, doesn’t it? Freedom, individual liberty, the social contract, and patriotism have all become embroiled in controversy. We are a country that holds its history dear, and tries to live up

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Graduation and Goodbyes

This week our Level 3, 4, and 5 students have had their final classes. As our Little Learners continue classes throughout the summer, the Little Music Makers’ classes have wrapped up. It’s time to GRADUATE and time to say goodbye.

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The Power of Singing to Kids

On one of our puppy’s first car rides, he began to whimper and tremble in distress. “Try singing to him,” suggested my 7-year-old. And so I began to hum “Baby Mine,” a lullaby I have sung to my children every

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Sing Away the Stress

Ahh, Springtime. It’s finally here! The forsythia and daffodils are blooming. The weather is maddeningly unpredictable. We’re shrugging off the winter blues and producing more Vitamin D. You’d think it would be all sunshine and flowers . . . but

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