24 Jul 2023
By Shelly Davis
PPP 343: “Navigating Different Perspectives” A Parenting Do Over with Thomas Grayston

PPP 343: “Navigating Different Perspectives” A Parenting Do Over with Thomas Grayston

Podcast, Summer Mini Episode, , , , ,
Back in February, I interviewed Thomas Grayston (You can catch that interview at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/321). When the official interview was over, I asked Thomas if I could ask him one more question.“Is there a moment in your parenting that you can share where you would really like a ‘Do Over’?”So often on social media and in my interviews with guests, we try to put our best foot forward. That is as it should be. We want to offer professional, succinct information that will be helpful to listeners. The reality is that most of my guests are parents just like you. They are…
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22 May 2023
By Shelly Davis
PPP 334: Chrissy Ricker’s Summer Piano Review Challenge Calendars

PPP 334: Chrissy Ricker’s Summer Piano Review Challenge Calendars

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation, , , ,
Keeping in line with last week's episode about summer reading, this week we get to hear from Chrissy Ricker who has developed summer piano review challenge calendars. Listen as Chrissy shares some of the highlights from her summer activity calendars and how they can help keep your piano kid musical engaged this summer. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Get Chrissy's Summer Review Challenge Calendars HERE.Check out Chrissy's website and blog and other resources at www.ChrissyRicker.com.Listen to Chrissy's first appearance on the podcast: PPP 264: Level Up Your Video Game Music with Composer Chrissy RickerThese…
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08 Jul 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP150: Ten Screenless Summer Activities

PPP150: Ten Screenless Summer Activities

Podcast, Tenth Episode List, , , ,
The last three Piano Parent episodes have focused on the value of limiting screen time and increasing physical activity. If you haven't listened to them already, be sure to catch them after you finish this episode. They will inform the thought process behind the list of ten we have for you this week. PPP147: Teacher Chat - Screen Time PPP148: Developmental Fitness with Vicki Conway, part 1 PPP149: Developmental Fitness with Vicki Conway, part 2 Click here to find previous tenth episode lists. Listen to the full episode here 1. Picnic in the park or your own backyard Maybe you…
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13 Aug 2018
By Shelly Davis
PPP105: The Blessing of Routine

PPP105: The Blessing of Routine

Practicing and Motivation, , , ,
The Blessing of Routine We all know what a routine is. We follow a routine, whether good or bad, every day. Get up at a certain time, get ready for work or school, the route we drive to get to those locations.The Miracle Morning and The FlyLady are two well-known websites geared to help establish good routines. Have you used these? Listen to the full episode here Summer - a blessing and a curse I love the free time with a loose schedule, staying up too late, sleeping in. However, the reality of summer is that I get less accomplished.…
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11 Dec 2017
By Shelly Davis
PPP072: These Popular Christmas Songs Were Written in the Heat of the Summer

PPP072: These Popular Christmas Songs Were Written in the Heat of the Summer

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Do you ever wonder what inspires composers and songwriters to create the music they do? Would you be surprised to learn that some of our favorite Christmas tunes were written in the heat of the summer? (more…)
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