As Published at: Ashland Daily Tidings Little hands wrenched the play dough in the daycare group I teach stress skills to. It is one of the techniques I also use with teens and adults. This hands-on experience begins releasing built up tension/stress/anger/frustration and helps one to SEE and feel in
Read MoreGrandma Boom’s part Native American heritage was called upon today. Unity, eclectic and non denominational, invited me to teach the children today about a Native American (I am part Cherokee) chant with my drums that creates union with our hearts and the hearts of the Earth Mother, joining together as
Read MoreLive Streaming ONLINE, Wed. 8:20 a.m. Pacific Time. I will be doing a short radio show on tips for gaining and maintaining a positive life approach. KSKQ.org in Ashland.
Read MoreAshland Daily Tidings July 17, 2015 It was 1976. I heard my baby wailing as the nurse carried her into the room after my Caesarean section. The second my daughter was placed in my arms, her crying stopped. A sweet cooing sound filled the silence and my heart. It was
Read More6 a.m. TRX. Feels great to strengthen core early in the morning for a great energy day. These two forms alternate back and forth. #morefunkicksat66
Read MoreA daycare Director contacted me wanting to share what a child said about my presentation this week on cooperation and noodle drumming. “I wanted to tell you what a sweet girl said about your visit to our Center: “Grandma Boom gave all of us a piece of her heart. See?
Read MoreTeaching preschoolers experientially about cooperation. Each person places noodles on drum, waits for signal. Soft drumming together barely moves noodles. Signal intense drumming. Everyone pounds. Noodles fly everywhere off the drum. Laughter, fun, learning that sticks! Cooperation is the foundation for peace. Grandma Boom’s 3D learning!
Read MoreAshland Daily Tidings photographer captured me in action at parade. I run zig-zag, working the crowd,from one side of street to opposite side of the street. And wave wings over children sitting on the curbs to create magic for them. Lots of exertion in hot temp. Lots of joy! More
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