How Do You Stay Grounded?

How Do You Stay Grounded?

It can be incredibly hard to stay grounded. Especially as an adult trying to manage work, friends, romance, and parenting. Not to mention the current state of the world. Still, we have no choice but to keep going. The world won't stop turning for you. That's why having a go-to relaxation technique is SO important. In today's episode we discusses a few methods that you can try to get calm, focused, and present when you're feeling stressed. Happy grounding!

Making Christmas Count

The holiday season is a time of joy and excitement. But it's also stressful! There is a lot of pressure to get the perfect gift for your loved ones, to have the best decorations, and to make this Christmas better than the last. Not to mention the crash that comes after New Years when the music stops and it's time to take the decorations down. The holiday season can drain you physically, mentally, and financially. In this episode, we discuss how we plan to make this Christmas count without going for broke. Happy Holidays!

Parent Burnout

Parent burnout is real. Between dealing with work, taking care of your kids, keeping up with household chores, and trying to maintain intimate relationships with friends and family, It's a lot! We hear over and over again the importance of "self-care" but let's face it. When the dishes are piling up, your bills are due, and you get another call from your kids school, you can't just put everything on hold and take a bubble bath.    Luckily, there is solace in sound. In this episode, Krista breaks down how you can use music therapeutically as a quick 5-minute mental reset.

Classical Music Makes Your Child Smarter?

Music is good for your child's brain. But how can you maximize the positive impact that music has on your child's growth? Spoiler Alert: listening to Mozart while you're pregnant isn't enough! You child needs to be actively engaged in musical activities to fully experience all the benefits.  In today's episode, we discuss all the ways you can incorporate music into your child's life to best help cognitive development. We also dip our toes into the role of A.I. in today's music and art creation.

Sandwiched Between Your Kids and Aging Parents

The sandwich generation is the point in life where you are caring for you growing children and your aging parents. Stuck between generations, you are responsible physically, emotionally, and sometimes financially for those you love most. This burden is difficult to bare even for the strongest of us. It takes its toll on our mental health, leading to feelings of exhaustion and helplessness. But, like any of life's challenges, there is a path to success and many tool you can use along the way to make it through. Krista shares her personal experience with the sandwich generation and offers some insight as to how you can wash down that triple decker mama sandwich!