Hey friends! I’ve spent the past few months distilling what I know about supporting kids in being creative, and I’m making the information available now for free. I feel SO strongly about this topic and it’s ability to create positive change in the world. If you think your family could benefit from some simple, actionable […]
Hey friends – If you live anywhere near Asheville, NC, you’ll want to take note of a great event coming up April 19th. The Asheville Music Video Awards have been showcasing the wacky, brilliant talent of Asheville musicians and filmmakers for 10 years, and this is bound to be a great show. The Singing Vegetables […]
So, as I work on new songs for the Singing Vegetable Show, it helps a lot to browse the web and see what is already out there for music that kids love, and parents can (at the very least) tolerate. I’m THRILLED about what I just found and will study this artist deeply. Ever heard […]
I come across a lot of information about the way kids learn and develop because I want to make the best, most useful content possible. Now and then I find something that I think everyone needs to hear, so I refer you to this article: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-26078/the-parenting-trick-you-should-steal-from-the-happiest-country-in-the-world.html Like most great advice, the point is fairly obvious […]
So, it was a TON of work and research, but we have made a music video that explains the big ideas of the civil rights movement, in simple language. NOTE: Also, we have been as accurate as possible about MLK’s Life, including his assassination, so if your kids are at an age where knowing the […]
These beautiful specimens can be found occasionally at farmers markets and alternative and health grocery stores. It is a type of turnip (or some say radish) that has a sweeter flavor than other varieties, and LOOKS JUST LIKE A WATERMELON! Absolutely amazing experience, to cut into one of these. Crisp and complex flavor, perfect raw […]
This idea is from, “The Happy Kid Handbook,” by Katie Hurley. The ideas within are changing the way I deal with ALL people in really positive ways. The core of the book is that every child is unique and there is NO fit-all formula for supporting their growth. Check out this really powerful idea on […]
As a kid, I had a deep love for dinosaurs. An obsession, really. I can still tell you the difference between a Pachycephalosaurus and a Parasaurolophus. Yes, those are real names. I wonder what it is that makes so many kids fascinated with these ancient animals? Well, for today’s daily act of creativity, I made […]
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