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	<description>Music therapy services in Hays, Kansas and the surrounding area. Serving old, young and both together.</description>
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		<title>5 Go To Blogs for Intergenerational Ideas</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/17/5-go-to-blogs-for-intergenerational-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since May is the 5th month, I have a few top five posts coming up. To start I have selected  intergenerational ideas. Unlike many other populations, there are not a wide variety of ideas on the web that are ready &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/17/5-go-to-blogs-for-intergenerational-ideas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What is appropriate stimulation for your child?</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/14/what-is-appropriate-stimulation-for-your-child/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent post by Marilyn Price-Mitchell titled Are We Over Stimulating Young Children? has a summary of Dr. Dimitri Christakis&#8217;s study including a TEDxRainier video I encourage you to watch.  The research indicates prolonged exposure to rapid image changes (e.g.- &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/14/what-is-appropriate-stimulation-for-your-child/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Music and Movement as Dementia Prevention?</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/11/music-and-movement-as-dementia-prevention/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a big push to research cures and effective prevention of dementia. A recent post of the Vancouver Sun (1) shared research on weight training staving off dementia. (Thank you to Embe Music Therapy for bringing this post to my attention.)  &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/11/music-and-movement-as-dementia-prevention/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Grandma Got a Drum</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/08/grandma-got-a-drum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Intergenerational]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first thought grandma and drum might seem mutually exclusive words. Watch a music therapist or a drum facilitator lead a drum circle of older adults and you might just change your mind. Drum circles can be a big hit &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/08/grandma-got-a-drum/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>April Showers with Preschoolers</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/05/april-showers-with-preschoolers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hays Public Library has recently added me to their Children&#8217;s Department program schedule. While one never knows who or how many children will attend, I can tell you this is a fun group! My April session was fully of &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/05/april-showers-with-preschoolers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>6 Little Words</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/02/6-little-words/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks back I read a beautiful post Rachel Macy Stafford titled &#8220;Six Words You Should Say Today&#8220;. This post reminded me how often our words as parents and adults tend to correct or instruct a child rather than &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/05/02/6-little-words/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>National Nursing Home Week 2012: Celebrating the Journey</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/29/national-nursing-home-week-2012-celebrating-the-journey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/29/national-nursing-home-week-2012-celebrating-the-journey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 13-19 is National Nursing Home Week. This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Celebrating the Journey&#8221;. During my employment as a nursing home activity director, I found this to be a busy, fun time for the residents. I was always on the &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/29/national-nursing-home-week-2012-celebrating-the-journey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A bouquet of songs for May Day</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/26/a-bouquet-of-songs-for-may-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/26/a-bouquet-of-songs-for-may-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Music Therapy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One May Day tradition is the secret delivery of flowers. This posts delivers some flower songs older adults may recognize. You can further extend the music by checking out last year&#8217;s post. Why not start with some moving to a &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/26/a-bouquet-of-songs-for-may-day/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mother Goose</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/23/mother-goose/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Readers of this blog know I promote reading and singing stories with children. I also love rhymes like Mother Goose. As May 1st is Mother Goose Day, it seemed timely to highlight this wonderful source. There are a wealth of resources &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/23/mother-goose/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An On-line Music Community?</title>
		<link>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/20/an-on-line-music-community/</link>
		<comments>http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/20/an-on-line-music-community/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan JoAnn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Music Therapy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the last year, I have thought a lot about trying to offer some services through Skype and similar formats. Part of this has been inspired by wonderful people like Kat Fulton, MT-BC who interacts regularly with college music therapy &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.music2spark.com/2012/04/20/an-on-line-music-community/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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