Parenting requires a delicate balance between protecting, teaching and encouraging independence. We all start from a place of love and wanting the best for our children, but how do we make sure to take care of ourselves while helping children grow to be creative, happy and successful? While there is no one right way to parent, it can be helpful to learn tools to approach children in ways that will encourage cooperation and mutual trust. Parenting groups and counseling sessions provide a balance between education and support, using music as an ideal forum for bonding, reconciling both challenging and tender feelings and building communication.