Where oh where has summer gone? I feel like just yesterday we were at the end of May and now we’re almost half-way through August! School is just around the corner for many of my clients so here are a couple quick tips to get the new year off to a good start! 1. Establish a routine! Transitioning back to school can take it’s toll. There are so many new experiences, schedules, activities, and all around changes that it can make a person crazy! Having a set routine can help ease part of that transition and set up you up for a successful rest of the year. The fewer surprises and rushed tasks there are in the morning and evening, the happier the whole family will be! Plan ahead for the next day and let the kids know about any change that may upset this routine. 2. Set specific times/goals for practicing. If a child knows that at 5:30 every day they sit at the piano for 10 minutes or play each of their songs 3 times, it’s going Read More