by Leah Irby | Aug 9, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing as communication, Singing to communicate with your kids
Earworm Do you ever suddenly realize you have some phrase or part of a song that is stuck in your head, sometimes called an earworm and it is playing on auto-pilot during your day? Traditionally we have been taught to believe this is something to be annoyed by. But,...
by Leah Irby | Aug 5, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing as communication, Singing to communicate with your kids, Uncategorized
Yoik of the Wind by Sofia Jannok, Sung by Leah Irby A bird knocking on my door I was sitting in my favorite recliner chair in the living room, gathering my thoughts for the day, when I heard what sounded like a knock on the front door. We have a blurred glass on half...
by Leah Irby | Jul 24, 2023 | Singing as communication, Singing to communicate with your kids, Violin/Viola/Cello Lessons
Different ways to access music lessons and creativity coaching when you don’t live in my town (Herräng/Hallstavik Sweden). 30-minute sessions cost $45 USD (425 SEK) When you contact me via the website contact form, we can schedule a time to either A) Meet via...
by Leah Irby | Jan 27, 2023 | Connecting with Trans & Nonbinary Kids, Parenting
(And how to show support for your young child if you think they are trans or non-binary.) Has your child started to tell you that they are a different gender than you thought? Or has your child asked to use a different pronoun than what you have been using or...
by Leah Irby | Jan 19, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids
When a child is naturally curious and wants to do all sorts of interesting things, can you find a way to stop them without using the word “No”? When you start by yelling at your child, “No! don’t touch the lamp above the kitchen table.”...
