This might be an unpopular opinion, but I for one am happy school is back in session! The relaxed routine really hit my kids hard this summer and they really needed to get back into it, myself included. However, transitioning from summer to school can be a big jolt to their bodies and brains. Something that can help with that transition is…music! Music can be familiar, calming, exciting, and/or instructive, which are all things that can help with going back to school. I’m pretty sure you know that music can help calm and soothe kids when they are needing to fall asleep or trying to relax after school. However, you can also use it to pep your little one up before they start heading off to school. Music’s versatility is so powerful and such a beneficial tool in even the most difficult of transitions. Happy back to school!

 

Sara Chigani, MA, MT-BC, FAMI