And the new name is...

With 56% of the vote, Martha is the new name for our Kindermusik Village baby!  Congratulations to the Reid family, who will receive 50% off tuition of the Kindermusik with Miss Megan class of their choice!

Voting closes at midnight on Friday for our name the Kindermusik baby contest!

Hurry and cast your vote in the name the Kindermusik Village baby contest...voting closes at midnight Friday!

Name the Kindermusik Baby voting is now open!

Check out the voting widget to the right and cast your vote for the Kindermusik Baby's new name!

Name the Kindermusik Village Baby and Win!

In Kindermusik Village classes, we often use a baby doll to demonstrate things to do with the babies.  This is our new doll...but around here we think the baby needs a name!

So, we are having a naming contest!  Give us your best name, and we'll pick the top 3 for a vote on the blog and our Facebook page.  The person who submits the winning name will get a credit for 50% off the Fall class tuition of their choice!

Email your names to kindermusikwithmissmegan@yahoo.ca by Monday, October 8th, 2012, for a your chance to win.  Good luck :-)

Relaxation is a Learned Skill...

 

 

Teething was a hot topic of conversation in our Village class this morning...it seems that most of the babies are experiencing some degree of trouble with those pesky teeth, and as a result, no one is getting much sleep!

 

The more tools you can give your baby to relax, the more comfortable they will be at bedtime - especially during those difficult times when they are colicky, teething, or sick.

 

Infant massage is a great way to help baby relax.  Try giving baby a warm bath and then use a bit of baby lotion or oil (I used grape seed oil with my kids) to give them a massage.  Your baby may seem fussy or over-stimulated at first, but once they are used to this routine, it will help them to relax and ease into sleep!

 

Another great way to signal bedtime for baby is to get ready for bed (don't forget the comfy PJs!), snuggle together, and enjoy a good book.  You don't have to read it cover to cover...let baby look at pictures, flip the pages, explore the book (yes, even chew on it...as long as it's a safe, sturdy board book!), and before you know it, you'll have a relaxed, sleepy baby who's ready for bedtime!  As a bonus, you'll have inspired a lifelong love of reading in your little one, and set the stage for future literacy and success at school!

 

Minds on Music, Kindermusik International's blog, has a great article this week on some of the other tools you can use to help your child relax and ease into bedtime.  You can check it out here!

 



Thank You!

Thanks to everyone for dropping by our table at the Mom 2 Mom show today!  I had a great time meeting all of you! 
If you are still curious about Kindermusik and why you should register, check out this video!

Mom 2 Mom Show!

Come visit us at the annual Mom 2 Mom show!  Lots of great deals, tons of activities for kids and families, and gift bags for the first 100 attendees!  Be sure to drop by the Kindermusik table to enter our draw, and you also can get the chance to win a free Fall semester of Village classes!