I play music for kids. I write songs, I sing and I play guitar and I have a band in NYC. I am so grateful for this part of my life and I consider it a gift that I get to do this. I feel that it’s a pretty special job. My kids, however,... Read More
Author: Suzi Shelton
Suzi Shelton is a NYC award winning recording artist, who writes, performs and records cool music for kids (and their grown ups). This Brooklyn-based mom-blogger and proud mother of two (ages 6 and 13) also teaches music in local preschools and elementary schools and has been a standout among the current crop of kid-friendly NYC musical performers since her days performing with the Imagination Workshop Band. Suzi’s two solo CD's Simply Suzi and No Ordinary Day, as well as her live DVD, have won her the prestigious NAPPA Gold Award, Kids First, Children's Music Web, iParenting and Parent’s Choice Awards. Suzi has recently started blogging to share her thoughts on parenthood, and loves to hear about how other parents find positive solutions to parenting. See and hear it all at www.suzishelton.com and www.suzishelton.blogspot.com.
Our almost 7 year old daughter has always been pretty independent. She prefers being around other people, but she never had a problem playing alone in her room once the toys were spread out in front of her. Lately however, I’ve noticed a... Read More
Trying Not To Hover – Mothering A Brand New 13 Year Old Boy Last week my boy turned 13. I knew this day would come, but I had no clue as to how fast it would sneak up on me. Or how it would make me feel. Sebastian likes hearing the story... Read More