The Dali Lama reminds us to live life in gratitude.  Listen to this short reminder of how powerful gratitude is in healthy parenting. James shares some of his gratitude list today and how to share that with the people we love.  What's on your list today and who will you share your gratitude with?

Want more empathy for yourself and your child?  Explore with me the characteristics of a Type 1 Energy Type and how you can use that info to be a better parent and have a better relationship with your young musician.  In this episode we take a quick look at how to help a Type 1 Energy Type child get more out of music and more out of life.  

This episode is an introduction to Carrol Tuttle's 4 Energy Types.  Musicians are energetic creatures, so understanding how your child communicates energetically is important in having a connected and supportive relationship with them.  Learn your own primary and secondary energy types as well as your child's.  

I break down a bunch of ways you can help your child play music without pulling out your hair.  Progressions to set expectations, lower your stress level and get way more out of playing music in the long run.  Key Tip:  shoot for empowering your child to love music not practice music.  Make it FUN Yo!

What can I realistically expect from my musical child? How can I help my kid learn in a healthy way? Let's talk about why parents need a podcast about how to empower their kids to enjoy a lifetime love of music.  Who is James Mays and what can he tell you about parenting musical kids?