by Leah Irby | Sep 30, 2023 | Singing as communication
As a music educator and sound healer, I want to encourage all expectant parents to be aware of and harness the power of music for connecting with their babies. Listening to music, singing along with music and humming are all simple ways that we can use music to better...
by Leah Irby | Sep 22, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing to communicate with your kids
Have you ever asked your autistic child – or any younger child – to help you put things away, only to be met with a blank look or instead they just ignore you and keep playing? Music is a great way to help with transitions. I think of this song as a fun...
by Leah Irby | Sep 4, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing to communicate with your kids
When we are struggling in our everyday lives, the winter darkness seems to make this magnified. I experience being a parent of an autistic child as cycling through a sort of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Except, I am still going through things that are stressful. It...
by Leah Irby | Sep 1, 2023 | Parenting
As a #parent of an #autistic child, I have 3 essentials I carry around when I’m in the house. Keys I know most people only carry keys when they leave the house, but my child will get enthusiastic about using different products at times, so we have a few locked...
by Leah Irby | Aug 30, 2023 | Connecting with Trans & Nonbinary Kids, Parenting
I wish to share stories from the parents of trans and non-binary kids, and this mom who shared her story wished to remain anonymous. She shares her experience below (The child’s name has been changed for the story.) Alex is 5 years old and identifies sometimes...
