Home
My Story
Store
Blog
Contact
Freebies
Resources

Good Parenting Brighter Children

Nurture Your Child's Wonder

Parenting
Music
Books
Traditions
Nutrition
Grandparenting

START NOW

SIGN UP FOR THE GOOD PARENTING BRIGHTER CHILDREN NEWSLETTER SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

First Name Last Name E-Mail Address

Hi, I’m Sharlene!

A mother of 5 boys, grandmother of 12, and author of Good Music Brighter Children. I started the blog, “good parenting brighter children” to share my 40+ years of experience swimming in the delightful (and sometimes shark infested) waters of parenthood. It’s been quite the experience and one I want to share.

Hopefully, you find this blog helpful and inspiring as you travel your own unique parenthood journey.

the latest from the Blog

The Most Amazing Fashion Music Show Ever Created

Awesome Reasons why Math in Music Makes Kids Smarter

Be a Sleuth: Here’s How to Find Animal Music in the World

Music and Alzheimer’s Disease: 5 Awesome Ways Music Helps

How to be That Mother Who Makes a Powerful Difference!

7 “Behind the Scenes” Secrets Learned from an Amazing Jazz Trumpeter!

1
2
3
…
17
Next Page »

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Disclaimer

GPBC on Facebook

GPBC on Pinterest

GPBC on Instagram

goodparentingbc

WHEN ROYALTY, FASHION DESIGNERS & CLASSICAL MUSIC

WHEN ROYALTY, FASHION DESIGNERS & CLASSICAL MUSIC MEET—DISCOVER THE MAGIC THAT HAPPENS!
So, how many of you spend 6 months creating the perfect birthday party for your child? When I was growing up, birthday parties were thrown together at the last minute. Games were “ring-around-the-rosy” and “pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey”
Nowadays, they are something akin to a mini-wedding celebration with months of planning and budgets that break the bank. So, if you’re “one of those parents,” then you’ll have fun with this blog—it will give you over-the-top ideas for your teen’s next birthday party, fireworks display, or wedding celebration. You’ll be tapping into the elegance of classical music, the pinnacle of fashion and snobbery of royalty. (PS: you’ll have to have a BIG budget to copy one of these celebrations!) Check it out here: link in bio

HOW CLASSICAL MUSIC, FASHION DESIGNERS & ROYALTY C

HOW CLASSICAL MUSIC, FASHION DESIGNERS & ROYALTY CREATE ARTISTIC MEMORIES! It’s June—and I’m ready for sunshine and an uplifting story—how about you? Here’s the perfect story for teens—it’s filled with music, fashion, royalty, and more. To add to this fun story, explain to your kids the famous line from Bon Jovi, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” –particularly when it comes to music, fashion, and the whims of royalty. Don’t miss this one—especially if you or your teens like classical music, are fashionistas, and follow the royals! Link in bio

KIDS UNDERSTAND MATH BETTER WHEN THEY TAKE MUSIC L $KIDS UNDERSTAND MATH BETTER WHEN THEY TAKE MUSIC LESSONS. If you want your kids to have an easier time understanding math—they need to take music lessons. Music lessons exercise the visual/spatial areas of the brain connected to higher-order thinking skills and math. It helps them understand fractions, ratios, sequencing, repetition and more. Think: Einstein—the spatial genius of the 20th century! AND—he was a musician. When he was “stuck” on a mathematical/scientific problem what did he do? He played his violin until the answer came. That’s the power of music & math! Link in bio$

THE FASCINATING DISCOVERY ON HOW MUSIC, MATH & ARC

THE FASCINATING DISCOVERY ON HOW MUSIC, MATH & ARCHITECTURE COLLIDE!
Yes, that’s exactly what math, music, and architecture do—they collide or “intersect”—because of their similarities.
Ever thought about what makes classical music so amazing for building the brain? It has to do with the architectural, mathematical structure of the music itself.
Think Rheims Cathedral or the Cathedral of Notre Dame—the architectural structure is intricate, detailed, and complex—just like classical music and math.
Learn more about how these three structures collide to create something amazingly beautiful in their complexity and something that has been enjoyed and loved for ages!
Link in bio

$TEACHING CHILDREN TO FIND PATTERNS IN THE SEASONS—HOW THEY RELATE TO MUSIC & MATH Like music, we find patterns in the changing of the seasons and in math. Most kids find math fascinating when they can find patterns and formulas. The same is with music. Think about it for a minute—when kids learn to read music, they become familiar with fractions (whole note, half-note, quarter-note, etc.) they learn how to analyze and problem-solve the music—which means thinking outside the box and building and stretching those creative thinking skills. Help your kids find patterns in nature, in music in math: link in bio$

MUSIC IS AN ORDERED PATTERN OF SOUNDS—LIKE THE P

MUSIC IS AN ORDERED PATTERN OF SOUNDS—LIKE THE PATTERNS FOUND IN MATH Patterns are found throughout the universe and in the function of our bodies. We find patterns in the frequency of lunar eclipses, sunspots, tree rings, in our heart beats and brain waves.
Simply put—everything in life has connecting patterns—including MUSIC! The structural patterns found in music and math are similar—so similar that the Pythagoreans considered music one of the four branches of mathematics.
Many music researchers believe that when looking at music—you are looking at math!
Details here link in bio

AWESOME REASONS WHY MATH FOUND IN MUSIC MAKES KIDS

AWESOME REASONS WHY MATH FOUND IN MUSIC MAKES KIDS SMARTER! Have you ever wondered about all the math in music? And why the structure and patterns found in classical music builds the brain and helps make kids smarter?
Music studies dating back to the 1800s show that the mathematical structure found in classical music builds and strengthens the brain in amazing ways.
Want your kids to understand higher-order forms of math and science? Get them involved in music! Link in bio

HOW ANIMALS HEAR SOUNDS & COMMUNICATE USING THE ‘SOUNDS OF MUSIC’ Whether you live by arctic oceans or majestic mountains—there are sounds in nature—trees rustling, the wind blowing, sounds of ocean waves, water falling over rocks, and down mountain ranges. But if you listen real quietly, you can hear the unique sounds that animals make in the forest or as they maneuver from one ice floe to another.
Take pictures, record sounds, and document what you find in nature—it will never be exactly the same way again!
Get the details on the blog: link in bio

HOW CLASSICAL MUSIC CREATES ANIMAL SOUNDS Ever he

HOW CLASSICAL MUSIC CREATES ANIMAL SOUNDS Ever hear of the musical tale of, “Peter and the Wolf?” It’s a classic story of a boy and his friends who out-fox the wolf!
In a convincing, musical way, Prokofiev used different instruments of the orchestra to imitate the sounds of the different animals and people. See how many sounds your kids can find and identify in nature. Draw pictures about your discoveries while listening to a recording of “Peter and the Wolf”
Check out the details here: Link in bio

HOW SNAKE, FROGS, BIRDS & ELEPHANTS CREATE MUSIC I

HOW SNAKE, FROGS, BIRDS & ELEPHANTS CREATE MUSIC IN NATURE & COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER Ever wonder how snakes hear since they don’t have ears? Do frogs actually have vocal cords? And why do frogs sing solos?
How and why do mother birds communicate with their young?
And why do elephants hear sounds that are too low for the human ear to hear?
What are dolphins trying to “say” when they use clicks and whistles?
Discover the details here: Link in bio

LEARN THE SCIENCE OF SOUND & HOW ANIMALS COMMUNICA

LEARN THE SCIENCE OF SOUND & HOW ANIMALS COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH SOUND WAVES RESEMBLING MUSIC Animals of all kinds communicate with each other using their own kind of “animal music.” Check out these 7 different animals and the way they talk to each other using sounds such as clicks and whistle, croaking, singing, and hissing.
It’s a lesson in “who, what, why & how!” Link in bio

5 ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: BE A SLEUTH & FIND ANIMALS

5 ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: BE A SLEUTH & FIND ANIMALS MAKING MUSIC IN NATURE Did you know that like humans, animals can hear music through vibrations and they use music as a way to communicate with other animals?
Go on a walk or hike with your kids or take them to the zoo and discover the different and unique ways animals throughout the world create their own special kind of music.
And as an added bonus—be on the look-out for “singing sand!” Details here: Link in bio

HOW DOES MUSIC IMPROVE COGNITION IN ALZHEIMER’S

HOW DOES MUSIC IMPROVE COGNITION IN ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS?
One very powerful way of staving off Alzheimer’s and improving cognitive function well into old age is learning to play a musical instrument when you are young.
But it also helps as you age. Adults, ages 60-85 improved their processing of information speed and memory from taking piano lessons and practicing 3 hours each week.
Is learning to play a musical instrument an antidote for aging? Learn more here: link in bio

HOW DOES MUSIC IMPROVE MEMORY IN ALZHEIMER’S PAT

HOW DOES MUSIC IMPROVE MEMORY IN ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS?
Numerous studies have shown that people with Alzheimer’s can actually improve their memories using music.
One study showed improved cognitive benefits after participating in group music therapy.
Another study showed improved memory in Alzheimer’s patients after listening to classical music And other Alzheimer’s patients showed improved memories from their past and present lives after listening to Vivaldi.
So, what do doctors suggest regarding music and Alzheimer’s patients? Read all about it here: link in bio

HOW ARE ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS ABLE TO ENJOY & RES

HOW ARE ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS ABLE TO ENJOY & RESPOND TO MUSIC? Music has the ability to positively affect behavioral symptoms such as depression, apathy, agitation, and frustration in Alzheimer’s patients.
Why? Because it activates the circuits of the brain that provide pleasure and improved mood.
Music therapy can reduce agitation and anxiety, decrease depression and improve the quality of those suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Get the details here: link in bio

LEARN HOW MUSIC HELPS TO IMPROVE MEMORY, COGNITION

LEARN HOW MUSIC HELPS TO IMPROVE MEMORY, COGNITION, DEPRESSION & HEARING IN ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS Music is more than something amazing to listen to—it has the power to help people with Alzheimer’s to: *improve their memory *improve their abilities to learn *lessens their depression *helps them to hear better How does it do this? Music activates the brain in unique ways—discover why and how here: link in bio

HERE ARE 5 ASTOUNDING WAYS MUSIC HELPS PEOPLE WITH

HERE ARE 5 ASTOUNDING WAYS MUSIC HELPS PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S.
Ever hear of the “Nun study?” It was a study headed by David Snowdon, Ph.D. and helped us understand aging and Alzheimer’s disease better.
There were 678 Catholic sisters ranging in age from 75-106 who donated their brains upon death. Some had the lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease but did not exhibit any of the symptoms of the disease during their lives.
They were dubbed, “escapees.” Find out WHY they “escaped” Alzheimer’s even WITH the lesions while most do not.
Hint: it has to do with music…and other activities
LInk in bio

11 WAYS MOTHERS TEACH THEIR CHILDREN THE VALUE OF

11 WAYS MOTHERS TEACH THEIR CHILDREN THE VALUE OF EDUCATION In the 21st century—it’s a no brainer—kids need some kind of higher education—whether it’s a college or trade school education—they need something to support themselves and their future families.
Meet Diana—she has 5 children and the main emphasis in their home was education. All 5 of their kids hold college and graduate degrees. How did she do it? Here are her top 11 suggestions and ideas to help, encourage and prioritize education in your families.
Check it out here: link in bio

23 WAYS MOTHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH THEIR KIDS—JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY! Every year we celebrate Mother’s Day in the United States—giving kudos to those women who sacrifice so much for their children.
Mothers are amazing people (for the most part—there are always exceptions). They work relentlessly for their kids trying to teach and train them to grow up to be responsible hard-working citizens.
Read about 3 amazing women who have taught their children how to develop their talents, how to serve within the family unit and the importance of prioritizing education. Their common sense ideas will astound and impress you! More on the blog: link in bio

23 WAYS MOTHERS TEACH THEIR CHILDREN SERVICE, DEVE

23 WAYS MOTHERS TEACH THEIR CHILDREN SERVICE, DEVELOPING TALENTS AND PRIORITIZING EDUCATION Ever heard of Sarah Edwards? Her husband, Jonathan Edwards, was the fiery Congregationalist minister. She raised 11 children while her husband preached hell-fire-and-damnation. He became the “famous” person in the family while
Sarah was doing her motherly duties in the background.
Not always, but it’s usually moms working diligently behind the scenes, unnoticed and unheralded who do the most influential and powerful work with the kids—teaching them service, developing talents and prioritizing education. Genealogical research has tracked down 1400 of the Edward’s family—find out what happened to her children—how they influenced the world—and the power of one very influential MOM!
Details: link in bio

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Kids Nutrition – exit

Copyright © 2020 &middot Contact &middot Genesis Framework &middot Theme by Restored 316 &middot Custom Design by Moritz Fine Designs