Mental Health

Feb 28, 2022

Dance to Their Beat

What is most important about children can be learned only from children. Learn to observe and watch children, and listen, for the answers.

Feb 16, 2022

Music Is In The Space Between Notes

A rise in anxiety in society can often be linked back to how relentless our lives can be. How do we create space to rest and recover?

May 24, 2021

Parent reflections on Musical Play: Julie Frew

There is something about Julie Wylie’s Musical Play that is different. It’s not ‘just’ music, or ‘just’ movement, or ‘just’ play.

May 24, 2021

What promotes robust mental health in children?

As parents (& educators) we spend a lot of time doing our best to grow children who have the resilience and capabilities they need for...

Dec 20, 2020

How Musical Play is Influenced by Neuroscience

“Rhythm stirs our bodies. Melody or tonality stirs our brains. The coming together of rhythm and melody bridges our cerebellum (the motor...

Nov 26, 2020

How We Run Music Sessions for Children with High Anxiety | Musical Play

Here is the outline of a Musical Play session – specifically for Junior School children who experience high anxiety.

Nov 26, 2020

Parents, Remember to Stop... And Take a Rest | Musical Play

Parents, don't forget about the value of taking time to daydream, to play, to rest, and to connect with nature – it is the simple pleasures.

Nov 26, 2020

How Music Can Help Children With New Routines | Musical Play

Life has changed drastically for many young children in NZ and around the world this year. How can we use music to support their understa...

Nov 26, 2020

Angry Toddler Episode? How Music Helped Me | Musical Play

Angry toddler episode? Every parent knows them and every toddler has experienced them – but here is how music can help both, you and your...

Nov 17, 2020

How to Match Parent & Child Emotional Connections | Musical Play

When a parent is feeling upset or overwhelmed – what do we do?

Nov 17, 2020

When the World is Unsettling for Your Children, Turn to Music | Musical Play

The world is an unsettling place for many of us right at the moment. Have you found yourself gravitating towards music you’ve listened to...

Sep 30, 2020

How Musical Play Helps Mother & Baby Relationship-Building | Musical Play

Infants respond to music from birth – especially to loving, relationship-based musical interactions with their parents.

Sep 30, 2020

Is Your Child Stressed or Anxious? Here is How Musical Play Can Help | Musical Play

The amazing power of Musical Play and mindfulness techniques to calm and regulate children and families who experience stress and anxiety...

Jul 26, 2020

How Tummy Lying Helps for Regulating Music Sessions | Musical Play

Did you know that tummy lying can be a highly regulating way to conduct music sessions?

Jul 26, 2020

How Singing Helps Children's Mental Health | Musical Play

There will always be new tools and ideas, and some will prove very valuable, but we should not let go of the well researched and time pro...