Music & Movement

I Feel Like Dancing 0

I Feel Like Dancing

I was very pleased when I received the email from my editor that this issue is about music, dance and movement. Although I usually write about organizing, I wanted to...

I Hope You Dance 0

I Hope You Dance

Almost 10 years ago when I was pregnant with my twin boys, the song “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack was popular. I used to listen to it...

Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music 0

Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music

The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...

Music Is Feeling 0

Music Is Feeling

Music Is Feeling Riley sits cross-legged on the floor, banging a big, round drum.  It’s the beginning of his music therapy session with Noreen Donnell, Clinical Director of Music Therapy...

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Healing with Music

One thing that has always worked with calming my oldest daughter Jaimie—or giving her nervous system the little boost it needs—has been music. Music is a fantastic tool because