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We are absolutely passionate about using MUSIC as a catalyst for learning. Our excitement comes from years of experience as we’ve watched the effect that music-based activities have on children. What’s really exciting, is that our experience is continually backed up by research coming from prominent NEUROSCIENTISTS across the world. The “we” …

Introduction: The Power of Purposeful Parenting Hey, parents! Remember when your little one took their first steps? Or when they said their first word? Those were monumental milestones, but now the challenge is even greater: Raising Future Leaders with Love and Logic! In a world filled with choices, temptations, and …

Maternity is a time of joy, love, and excitement for most women. It’s also a special period in your life when you must be prepared with the right clothes to make you look good and feel comfortable during this unique stage. You want to look stylish and elegant while showing …

For years I’ve had a running joke that if I were to ever write a book, it would be called “Confessions of an Amateur Juggler”.   It’s a ridiculous joke, because I’m not actually a circus juggler, but I am a working mom so I do juggle a lot.  However, the …

So, let’s get real. You and your partner have discussed starting a family and decided that you’re ready to settle down! You want to get pregnant and that’s all you can think about. You’ve adapted your lifestyle (partying less, eating healthily, and exercising a bit more). You’ve been trying for …

Did you know millions of dogs in shelters are waiting for a loving home? In fact, according to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters nationwide every year. That’s why adopting a dog from a shelter is such a great idea – you’re saving a life …

Independent play is when children play by themselves. It is an important way for your child to learn, gain independence and explore the world around them. Here’s what parents need to know about independent play. What’s So Important About Independent Play? We often wish that our kids would play on …

Pregnancy can be a joyous, albeit stressful, experience for any mother. But being alone during pregnancy? That adds a whole extra dimension to motherhood. Feelings of loneliness. Feeling lost. Extra stress from rude questions like, “So, where’s the father?” If you’re a woman facing this special time alone, there are ways you can manage your pregnancy, …

Critical thinking is one of the essential life skills parents can teach their young children. It helps them analyse situations in the best possible way and equips them with problem-solving skills. But, what really is critical thinking? Critical thinking is a process by which young children can learn how to …

New School Year Survival Tips – A little planning pays big dividends For parents and students, the beginning of January is a time of preparation and new school year resolutions. Every parent wants the school year to be successful for their children so here are a few simple ‘tricks of …

As parents, we want what’s best for our children.  This means that we want them to be healthy and develop holistically.  We want to give them the best possible chance to thrive and music matters! I don’t know about you, but I often feel bombarded with information. It can be …

I’m a child of the 90s and 2000s. I grew up thinking my hair was frizzy, but nothing I couldn’t remedy with a flat iron. That was something I did almost every night before school and almost always refused to leave the house without silky straight hair. Then, as an …

Have you ever seen the movie ‘Kids’? It was directed by Larry Clark and released back in 1995. If you haven’t and you’re not into scenes of substance abuse and violence – I would not recommend you watch it. Almost three decades after its release, the famous quasi-documentary looks even …

Newborns are super sleepy in the first few weeks. Keeping them awake for a full feeding is important for their optimal growth initially. Read on to find out ways to keep baby awake during breastfeeding. What is wrong with a baby falling asleep while breastfeeding? After all, it is the …

Every single birth story is different and they all have their natural dangers. But as I sat down thinking about all the probabilities of what could have happened, I felt powerful knowing that even though things didn’t go to plan, my wife gave birth to a happy and healthy baby …

From the dunes of Tunisia to the rainforest of Rwanda, we look at some of Africa’s best spots for an amazing road trip. Botswana If you’re in it for the wildlife, then a road trip through Botswana is sure to tick all your boxes! The contrast between the vast Kalahari …

Recycling is one of the best ways you can have a positive impact on the world your child is growing up in. The world’s population is growing more and more every day and each individual increases a significant amount of waste to the planet over their lifetime. Fortunately, over the …

No one said that parenting would be easy, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Although it’s normal to worry about your kids when they’re heading off to school, you can lower those anxiety levels by preparing for the transition. You also need to accept that your child is …

Good parenting is always easy and children go through different stages, some more tricky than others. As you go along and take all the steps you learned and experienced to make sure that your child will grow up well-rounded, the road to good parenting is not an easy task. You …

Dinnertime. If you are anything like me, you could sometimes do with a little inspiration when it comes to weeknight dinner ideas. Let’s face it, no one wants to be standing for hours laboring over a sweltering stove and tending to a hot oven when you know that in less …