I am a musician who writes, records and performs songs for kids (both live and in video form). I’ve composed the music and lyrics for three family musicals, and I also write stories for kids incorporating the songs I’ve written.
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Interview with Frances England, Grammy-Nominated Songwriter and Mom
I’m a mother of two who was planning on being a librarian until my career took a U-turn into the music world twelve years ago. I made a fundraiser CD for my son’s preschool called Fascinating Creatures, a collection of indie-folk songs for kids and their grown-ups.
Interview with Danny Lapidus, Hot Peas ‘n Butter Band Leader & Brooklyn Dad
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world. Danny is a music engineer, producer, mixer, and mastering engineer for artists like Sara Bareilles, Katherine McFee, Warren Haynes, Peter Yarrow, and many more.
Interview with Deborah Bradley-Kramer, Head of School at MUSE Academy
Creativity seems to be prized when kids are very little, but somehow not so much when they grow into middle schoolers and beyond, where the focus shifts to testing and achieving academic success. The irony is that creativity has been proven to bolster academic success and enhance many other areas of life as well!
Interview with Suzi Shelton: Children’s Music Recording Artist & Brooklyn Mom
I’m a Brooklyn Mom and also an independent singer/songwriter who makes music for kids and families. I feel lucky that I’ve been able to find balance in doing what I love as my profession as a free-lance artist, while also being a full-time Mom.
Interview with Holly Hurd, Founder of VentureMom.com
Moms love flexibility. In interviewing over 300 VentureMoms, I’ve been told that the number one perk to having your own business is flexibility. I’m Holly Hurd, founder of the VentureMom platform designed to show every mom in America how they, too, can start a business and find economic freedom and that oh-so-coveted flexibility.
Interview with Kelly Mariotti, Executive Director of JPMA
I am the Executive Director of The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). We exist as the voice of the industry on quality and safety for products intended for babies and children.
Interview with Deborah Skolnik, Editorial Director of NYMetroParents
I love being a parenting editor! I spent 14 years at other parenting publications before becoming editorial director of NYMetroParents.