MUSIC AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Music Place Newsletter Articles |
- NEW: Choosing Pianos & Keyboards, by Janice Morris
- Feeding Your Child’s Brain --- Surprising Research helps students, by Janice Morris
- Performing Arts & Brain Research, by Janice Morris
Education and Brain Development |
- Dr. Mel Levine On Learning Disabilities:
- “Dr. Levine claims that he has never met a child who didn't have strengths. It's our job as parents and educators, he says, to figure out what those strengths are and develop them.” Article includes: "Every Child Can Succeed", "Separate but Equal Learning Styles", and "Signs of Problem Areas".
- Educating Teachers About Learning:
- "Dr. Levine and Charles Schwab developed a private non-profit Institute called All Kinds of Minds…”
- 7 Practical Pointers to Strengthen Your Child’s Mind:
- Use Dr. Levine's seven practical pointers to educate yourself on how to strengthen your child's mind and avoid potential learning problems.
This is really worth the extra trouble to find: Once at the link above, scroll down to "How You Can Help Your Child Learn" to find a link that says "Seven Practical Pointers for Parents".
- How Children Learn—and Why Some Don't:
- “Every child can succeed, no matter what they face. For every parent whose child struggles in school, there's a groundbreaking new discovery…
- Mel Levine: Teaching All Kinds of Minds:
- In an NPR program, Margot Adler discusses pediatrician Mel Levine’s challenge of many assumptions about learning, including the argument that telling a student he is learning disabled or has attention deficit disorder is not very helpful.
- Tough Questions About ADD:
- Frank Lawlis, a renowned psychologist who regularly appears on "Dr. Phil," visits The Early Show (CBS) to discuss his new book, "The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child Now." The site shares a large excerpt from his book including his personal experience with attention deficit disorder and practical suggestions for helping children who may suffer from it.
- Journeys Into A.D.D.:
- A forum for postings of thoughts, experiences, poetry and more from parents of children with A.D.D.
- No Work Learning! The Way They Learn, by Cynthia Tobias:
- This book, recommended by Music Place evaluators to help parents or teachers become more effective in helping any child grasp confusing concepts, stay interested in lessons and utilize his or her greatest strengths…” Site includes a short review of this book and opportunity to order it.
General Family Resources |
- Focus on the Family:
- Loads of wholesome resources for parents, kids, men, women, and teens--with and without faith.
- Focus on Your Child:
- This site includes well-developed sections on Education, Health, Development, Relationships. Faith, Entertainment, The Big Picture & free subscription to parenting help monthly resources.
- Kids Growth (homepage):
- Site includes links to Parenting resources, Child Development, Childhood Conditions, Parenting Tips, Growth Milestones, Growth Charts, Poison Control, an Advice Center and more.
- "Weight Can Damage Self Esteem":
- "One would never guess by observing the typical American youngster’s eating habits that our society is obsessed with being thin…” an article from KidsGrowth.com.
- First 5 California:
- Website of the California Children & Families Commission
Music and Brain Development |
- Musical Intelligence Neural Development (MIND):
- This site give a number a fascinating links to relevant articles, including: Piano and Computer Training Boost Student Math Achievement, Music in Our Schools, Left versus Right Brain modes, Brain Comes Alive to Sound of Music - and more.
On-Line Music Material Vendors |
Piano Tuning, Moving and Instrument Repair |
BRIAN'S PIANO SERVICE (408) 286-0770 Brian tunes, repairs and gives technaical advice (for a small fee) to potential piano buyers. He has been tuning our pianos for over ten years.
ADAGIO PIANO MOVING (408) 257-3580. Based in Saratoga, this company reliably and carefully moves pianos at a reasonable rate. |
Resource Quote for the Month |
"From the moment a child gets out of bed in the morning until she is safely tucked in at night, there's one central mission: the avoidance of humiliation at all costs. We have to be so careful not to subject them to public humiliation."
— Dr. Mel Levine
Last Modified: 2006.05.11
Actual Customer Testimonials:
"I wanted to let you and everyone at the Music Place know that the recital was lovely and it was so child-oriented. It was nice to be at a recital where everyone was there to make the children feel good about themselves -- it wasn't a competition." -- Vanetia J.
"I just wanted to take the time to tell you and your staff how much I appreciate all that you have done for our daughter Jasmine. She has really grown and matured since she has been attending The Music Place. It's such a joy and blessing to see how her skills have been developing over the years and how you have brought out her hidden talents." -- Ottielie A.
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