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5 Reasons Music Is Important For Kids

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5 Reasons Music Is Important For Kids

music and kids

music and kids

music and kids

music and kids

music and kids

music and kids

music and kids

Music has been a big part of our children’s lives before they were even born. Trey would play Rockabye Baby! – Lullaby Renditions Of Guns N’ Roses via headphones over my pregnant belly. (If you’ve never heard of the Rockabye Baby! series.. it’s lullaby versions of your favorite music. Makes a really cool gift idea for expecting families too!)

Trey is in the music business and we hauled our babies (noise cancelling headphones on, of course) to shows starting at 6 weeks old.

We play lots of music around the house and always let them bang on instruments. It’s a big part of our lives, but luckily it’s SO great for kids too.

Exposing children to music early helps their emotional development, motor skills, literacy, language and more.

5 Reasons Music Is Important For Kids

  1. It helps them calm down. Playing soothing music helps cranky infants, tantrum ridden toddlers and kids naturally relax.
  2. Improves speech and communication. It’s easier for kid’s to learn new words and phrases via song. It’s an easy way to help increase their words and improve their communication skills.
  3.  Higher Self-Esteem and Boosted Confidence. 
  4. Helps Develop Cognitive Skills. According to Kinderland curriculum director Dr.CarolLoy, music can stimulate brain development by singing along to songs. This can enhance memory, concentrations, etc.
  5. Family Bond. Strong family bonds are created in traditions and sharing like mined hobbies. Creating memories through concerts, sharing music tastes or even creating music together creates strong family bonds and lasting, precious memories.

 

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Beach Family Photo Ideas

family beach shots

Beach Family Photo Ideas

beach family photo

beach family photo

beach family photo

beach family photo

beach family photos

beach family photos

beach family photos

beach family photos

beach family photos

beach family photos

beach family photo ideas

beach family photo ideas

I’ve always wanted to get some beach family photos, but didn’t want the typical smiling at the camera wearing matching white shirts and khaki pants. The boys love the beach so much, and I wanted to capture their joy, innocence, and the pureness in their love right now.

These were taken by Chloe Bee Photography and if you are ever in the 30A area in Florida…. go get some done!!!

If you have children like mine that don’t pose and smile for a camera here are some “pose” ideas.

Also, when it comes to the outfits I kept a mostly neutral palette. You can play with prints a bit to mix it up and keep to the same color family. I love the classic look of neutral colors.

We have a special tree that we do a lot of our family photos at in Nashville. I’ve previously written a post there about coordinating family outfits. You can check that one out HERE.

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Skirts for Spring with Asos & Family Time

On Me: Deconstructed Pullover Sweatshirt | High-Waisted Black Denim Skirt | Snakeskin Western Booties | Bracelet Stack | Hat

On Trey: Leather Jacket | Black Jeans |

On Georgie: Camo Moccasins | Stripe Hoodie | Grey Jean

Asos has been a go to lately for finding both Trey and I clothes. (They sell maternity too!) I’ve been wanting to find some skirts for spring, and they had so many great options! Since denim jackets and skirts are having a moment, I went with this high-waisted black denim option. It’s super affordable. Whenever I’m looking for “trendier” items, I opt for an affordable version. Then I’ll pair that with some designer classics. A little wardrobe building hack for ya.

Trey got this leather jacket as a birthday present (from yours truly) this year, and I must say it’s been quite the staple piece for his closet. It’s a bomber version, which makes it look a little more modern. A good leather jacket is the best investment for a guy. If you are in need of a present idea for your man, that would be my recommendation!

Georgie looks so cute in little baby jeans, but I’m picky about which ones I will put him in. I tend to lean towards options that still have a ton of strech (not like a true denim material at all) so he is still comfy. Of course, he is wearing his camo moccasins because they are the only shoes he will let us put on him.

We try to get out and about as a family on any weekend Trey is home, and spend quality time together. The zoo, the park, a patio brunch, walking around Cheekwood Gardens, hitting up Franklin historic downtown shops, a festival, anything we can get outdoors and spend time together. It’s important to us for Georgie to experience as many things as he can. When you stop to think about how crazy it is that each of these things is the first time he is experiencing anything like that. This is the way I like to teach him, through real life experience. He is such a people watcher, and I can see his little brain just acting as a sponge and taking every little sight and sound in. It’s truly one of the joys of parenthood experiencing all those small things through a fresh set of eyes again.