Making the most of open windows of developmental opportunity
This is Part 3 of my series called “Your Child’s Musical Life”, sharing about the when / why / what / etc. of educating your child about music. Go here for Part 1 about Getting an Early Start, and Part 2 about Tween Years and Onward. Why is music such a great activity for my child? These are just some of the reasons to get your child acquainted with music: Language mastery: Music is a universal language, shared by people […] Read more ...
This is the second article in my series “Your Child’s Musical Life” that began with the topic of “Getting an Early Start” (pregnancy through age 9). – Ruth What are the best opportunities for my older child to pursue music? In Upper Elementary & Middle School: By around age 9 or 10, kids have a pretty good idea of what kind of music involvement interests them. Most middle schools (and some upper elementary schools) offer classes in band, orchestra […] Read more ...
It was hard to imagine, when my sons were all single-digit ages, that the time would ever come when they were all grown up and on their own. But the years do go by, and now my sons are all young adults, busy with establishing themselves in career and home. And pretty soon, all of them will be old enough for that ultimate achievement of adulthood: they will turn 25 and be old enough to rent a car at […] Read more ...