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More on Singing to the Boy, and a Fun Fundraising Challenge

Posted on January 24, 2017 by jdteehan

I’ve written in the past about singing to the boy, and I’m happy report that it’s still an effective means of interacting with said boy. Songs calm him when he’s being fussy. They distract him while he’s waiting for the … Continue reading →

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More Songs What Get Sung

Posted on December 6, 2016 by jdteehan

Back in the beginning of October I wrote a piece entitled “Music Doth Soothe the Savage Beast” in which I listed out some of the songs I sang to newborn Jack to calm him whenever he got a bit fussy. … Continue reading →

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Wheels On the Bus (or, Righting a Wrong)

Posted on November 3, 2016 by jdteehan

Jack had a good night, by which I mean he slept well throughout most of the night, so it’s not surprising or anything that he’s oh-so-wide-awake now. That’s to be expected. He probably knows that this is the hour or … Continue reading →

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Music Doth Soothe the Savage Beast

Posted on October 6, 2016 by jdteehan

I am not someone who sings well. My old joke is that I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. I may be a little harsh on myself as I actually sing fairly well when no one is around to … Continue reading →

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