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Mom - It's Your Turn to Pick the Song!

March 02, 2009

Ahh, that's music to my ears. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen...mom gets to pick the song! Finally - hmm, should I put on 80's hip hop for some flashbacks? Maybe a radio talk show to get some laughs? How about some smooth jazz? Alas, as always, it's "none of the above" for me. It has to be something the kids can listen to safely, that won't bore them or confuse them. So, what's the answer? Show tunes.

That's right - Broadway music is the best! My kids love it and it's a great way to share some of the classics with them. West Side Story and Oklahoma are our favorites, but these and more have been shared with my children. I ordered the original recordings and sing the words along with whatever intonations the original actors had. (Thank goodness my kids don't know that I can't sing yet!)

My daughter will usually say "again", so I get to do it all over again! The best part is that now a song is stuck in my head and we sing it all that night.  My daughter learns the words and asks for it the next time.  My son just loves any music, so he's happy just seeing me reach over for the volume dial.

Next time it's your turn to pick the music, put in a show tune that you love. It's a great way to let your children in on a little piece of who YOU are!  Happy singing!

Goodbye 2008 - 10 Best Posts of the Year!

by Christine Hines

December 30, 2008

Since Being Savvy: Fort Worth has only been in existence since October, I've included some posts from my colleagues around the country. As you go through these, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! 1. Getting Ready for a Rainy Day - we have some of these in our near future, so it will be good to keep a handy list of things to do when the inevitable cabin fever strikes the  Read more...

It's Music to Their Ears and Brains!

by Christine Hines

November 03, 2008

Today, I've invited Laura Melson, Early Childhood Coordinator, and Mandy Mills, Business Assistant, with The Master's Touch School of Music and Performing Arts to share with you the power music has in the life of pre-schoolers. Here's what they have to say: Children love music! Singing, dancing, tapping, and swaying all come naturally to them. Young children are the most receptive to  Read more...

Gettin' Ready for a Rainy Day!

by Christine Hines

October 15, 2008

When rain comes in the middle of a Fort Worth , Texas summer, I get on my knees and praise God! Visions of a slight respite from a hot, humid day dance in my head and make me just a bit giddy. Then reality strikes: uh oh...two kids inside the house A.L.L.D.A.Y. L.O.N.G. [insert Psycho shower scene music here]. So, I put the mom skills in motion and plan a by-the-seat-of-our-pants day.  Read more...