Julie Perley
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🎵 July Tunes: Sunny Sing-Alongs to Brighten Your Summer
Summer is in full swing, and along with the heat, July brings bright sunny days, backyard fun, and plenty of reasons to sing! Just like last month’s June Tunes, today I’ll be sharing several children’s songs to sing with your… Continue reading
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The Power of Mini Workouts – Notes from the Week #4
Does anyone else turn the nightly routine of rocking your baby to sleep into a workout? I was just thinking about this last night, as I was doing exactly that, and got to wondering how popular of an idea it… Continue reading
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Tuning Into Feelings: Teaching Empathy Through Music
Discover 6 creative music activities that teach kids empathy through rhythm, songwriting, and emotional expression. Learn how to foster emotional intelligence in children with fun, music-based learning at home or in the classroom. Continue reading
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Musical Storytime: How to Turn Your Child’s Favorite Book Into a Song
Turn bedtime into a musical adventure! Discover how to transform your child’s favorite books into sing-along stories with this fun Musical Storytime activity. Boost early literacy, encourage creativity, and create lasting family memories. Includes free printable songbook template! Continue reading
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The Heart of Parenting: Connection Over Perfection
Discover heartwarming ways to connect with your child through music! This parenting blog post offers simple musical routines, bonding tips, and family-friendly sing-alongs to strengthen relationships and bring more joy to your daily rhythm. Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers. Continue reading
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Mental Health and Being a Work-in-Progress – Notes from the Week #3
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained? In this week’s Notes from the Week, I open up about recovering from a mental health setback and share gentle reminders and self-compassion tools that helped me begin to heal. You’re not alone—read on for… Continue reading
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☀️ June Tunes – 5 Sing-alongs Your Kids Will Love
Celebrate the start of summer with these fun June songs for kids! Explore easy sing-alongs, music activities, and free printable sheets designed for parents, teachers, and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers. Continue reading
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Everyday Sound Explorers: A Musical Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Discover a fun and engaging musical scavenger hunt for kids with free printable cards! Perfect for music class, summer activities, or at-home learning, this interactive game helps children explore sounds and rhythm using everyday objects. Continue reading
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Top Musical Toys for Summer Birthdays – Fun and Educational Gift Ideas for Kids
Looking for the perfect gift? Discover the best musical toys for summer birthdays! These fun and educational instruments are great for kids of all ages and promote creativity, rhythm, and active play. Continue reading
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Finding Your Parenting Rhythm—Simple Tips Every New Parent Should Know
Feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Discover 5 practical tips to help you find your rhythm, build routines, and create balance and joy in early parenthood—one loving step at a time. Continue reading
The Melody of Life 