The Music Mom: Eileen Carey

From Hardships to Hits: 20 Female Musicians Who Turned Struggles into Success

From personal tragedies to toxic relationships, from constantly changing glass ceilings to a whole lotta sexism, these gifted gals have persevered and thrived. Not only that, but they have also inspired countless others with their resilience and artistry. Including me.

Autumn Adventures: Out-of-the-Box Family Fun for a Memorable Fall

With autumn here, now’s the time to turn up the creativity. Activities such as backyard camping, leaf pile courses, and pumpkin bowling are just some of the ways you’ll enhance your family’s fall fun and fellowship.

Pursuing Positivity: 8 Tips for Staying Upbeat When Times Are Tough

Embracing positivity when times are tough can be challenging, but with these tips and a little musical inspiration, you can find the strength and joy to keep moving forward.

Warmth Meets Wonder: 5 Tips for Family Creativity This Summer

For those of us who thrive on creativity and curiosity, summer offers the perfect opportunity to learn, explore, and play together. With that in mind, here are five tips to help you make this upcoming summer the best one yet for your imaginative and inquisitive family.

15 Songs That’ll Make This Turkey Day Truly Thanksgrooving

As the aroma of turkey and pumpkin pie fills the air, it’s time to set the stage for a Thanksgiving celebration filled with gratitude, joy, and, of course, the perfect musical backdrop. On that note, I’m excited to share with you a handpicked list of 15 country and pop songs that perfectly capture the spirit of Thanksgiving.

7 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Being a Musician

With its captivating blend of melody and rhythm, music offers a unique platform for imparting wisdom that extends far beyond the confines of musical notes. In this blog post, I’m sharing seven essential lessons that kids can learn through the enriching experiences of playing, writing, and performing music.

From Sandcastles to Strawberries, Here’s a Guide to the Best Summer Ever

Ah, summer. The season of sunny days, outdoor adventures, and plenty of quality time with our favorite folks. As a mom who loves all three of those things, I’ve been itching to share some tips that’ll help you make the most of this most wonderful time of year.

Craving Creativity? Here Are 5 Steps to Make It Happen

Between work, school runs, and everything else, finding time for creativity can sometimes feel impossible. I know how important it is to make time for the things that make us happy, so I’ve come up with a few simple steps that will help you carve out some much-needed creative time in your busy schedule.

5 unique ways to encourage your child’s creativity

Nowadays there seems to be so many obstacles to our kids developing and then expressing their creativity. From helicopter parenting to non-stop screen time, our kids are most definitely a creatively repressed generation. The good news is that they don’t have to be. Here are 5 unique ways you can encourage your child’s creativity.

Recognizing these 3 similarities between motherhood and musicianship will make you a rockstar at both

Your motherhood and your musicianship are similar in that they both require a crazy amount of creativity, an ability to focus on the big picture, and the shedding of blood, sweat, and tears. Recognizing this common ground between the two roles is the first step in becoming the best music mom you can be.

5 fun ways to make sure your kids create more content than they consume – and why it matters

With so much technology filling our everyday lives, one of the biggest challenges of modern parenting is making sure our kids create more content than they consume. Here are 5 fun and simple ways to encourage your child to be a creator.

Let it go: 4 ways to unleash the creative queen you really are

Here are 4 steps I’ve taken to enhance and unleash the creative queen inside me, even when all the world says moms like us should place our creative endeavors on the back burner of our priorities.