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Mommy Mondays: Being a Pregnant Music Therapist

August 13, 2012

The inspiration for these Mommy Monday series came in part from my good friend, Michelle Erfurt. She announced her pregnancy on her blog last month along with her intention to blog about being a pregnant music therapist…something that she pointed out has not yet been done. I wasn’t blogging when I was pregnant with my […]

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Announcing Mommy Mondays

July 31, 2012

One thing I’ve learned about myself is that when I get an idea in my head, I move quickly. Sometimes too quickly, but I’d like to think that’s part of my charm…? Anyway, that’s how this idea came about. Actually I think it started when my dear friend Michelle Erfurt, in announcing her pregnancy, wrote […]

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Top 21 Things I Learned Surviving My First Year as a Working Mama PhD Student

May 16, 2012

It is done! As of last week, I have survived my first year as a working mama PhD student! There were growing pains, time management pains, lots to celebrate, and–of course–lots of learning both inside and outside the classroom. Beyond narrative research, biopsychology, systematic reviews, and music therapy supervision…what did I learn this year? Here’s […]

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I Am Not Superwoman

November 30, 2011

One of the most common questions I get is “Kimberly…how do you juggle it all?” There’s a certain part of me that puffs with pride when I hear this. It’s true–I’m a working mother of two, a wife, and a career woman who just decided to go back to school full-time for a PhD. There’s […]

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The Best Nail Polish Ever

May 31, 2011

I’m sitting here typing this post, looking at my pretty pink nails. Nails that are rarely pretty pink. I don’t bother getting manicures. Between my kids, my household chores, and my instrument playing, I’m lucky if nail polish lasts a day. Until now. 11 days ago, I got shellaced. Or, more accurately, my nails did. […]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 6): Short-Term Solutions for Short-Term Leaves

July 15, 2010

So far in the “Closing Shop 101” series, we’ve covered your major options for closing your business permanently. However, what about temporary situations? I’m talking about major life changes where you need some time off, but you plan on returning to work…such as maternity leave, medical leave, and family leave. The way I see it, […]

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Closing Shop 101 (Week 4): Keep the Business, Hire a Manager

June 15, 2010

Yikes! Is it week 4 already? Crazy… So far in our Closing Shop 101 series, we’ve talked about selling your private practice (which I thought about for Neurosong, but ultimately decided not to do) and liquidating (technically an option, but not a common one for therapy practices). Today’s topic covers another one I thought seriously […]

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Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season for Change

May 11, 2010

Today I share with you a major announcement. Even though I’ve known about this for a month, I’ve had to wait to tell you about it. In truth, this announcement won’t really affect you, but it’s a major change in my life and I’m excited to share it with you. I’m moving. My husband, currently […]

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6 Ways to Help You Find Balance in Life

October 6, 2009

Do you ever feel like this girl here? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Trying to juggle too much? Trying to meet too many needs? Having difficulty balancing it all? The good news is that you are not alone. I feel that way. I have friends who feel that way. It’s hard trying to find the right balance between […]

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