Music Therapy with Lora
Through music we find gentle ways to process big feelings, feel more grounded, and build emotional connections…
Approaching 25 Years
Baby Fingers was established in 2000 – a year I remember discussing with friends in high school. It was ‘The year 2000.’ It was so far in our future, we could hardly fathom it. Now, almost 25 years beyond that point, I am reflecting on such powerful developments, connections and memories throughout my time as […]
Spring Ahead, Land at Baby Fingers
As we prepare to ‘lose’ an hour with spring Daylight Saving’s beginning in the wee hours of tomorrow morning, I have caught myself thinking about this week in March four years ago. I (Lora) was in a show with the New York Deaf Theatre and our run was cut short due to Covid. We lost […]
Baby Fingers Blocks
Our logo at Baby Fingers was initially designed with help from our founder’s mom. It was re-designed this year with help from one of our friends, Sal Sanchez, who is a Deaf artist. The blocks represent three primary components of our programs: Music, People, Language. The people part always means developing relationships with those whom […]
Secret Learner
GUEST BLOG written by Mike H., Baby Fingers Dad, English & Writing teacher, Poet. As a part-time high school English teacher, I find it difficult not knowing how much of the lessons students ultimately take with them. Every now and then, one surprises me by remembering something that was said a few months—or even a […]
Gift Giving – Out of the Box
By Lora Heller Not sure what to give your kids for the holidays (or their birthday) this year? Presents don’t always have to be traditional boxed toys and games with festive wrapping and loads of ribbons. Sometimes the wrapped boxes are the best part, even if they’re empty! There are a lot of wonderful presents […]
Joy at Work
By Lora Heller I am one of the lucky ones – I really do find joy at work. While it’s quite a challenge to run a business, I am not just behind the scenes. I appreciate being on the front lines, having the opportunity to share new experiences with my clients every day. As a music […]
Let’s Sing!
By Lora Heller “Let’s sing a song together… let’s sing a song… let’s sing a song together, let’s sing a song. La la la…” (Alan Turry, Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy). Singing releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. Endorphins are released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in response to pain or stress, creating a general […]
Trauma and Resilience
By Lora Heller The past couple years have been traumatic for so many of us, as a result of the Covid pandemic, coupled with and followed by job loss, virtual schooling, illness often leading to loss of lives, and crime. The continued spike in crime, specifically the tragic mass shootings happening around the country, clearly […]
Parenthood
By Lora Heller I know life changed when I entered parenthood. And then (years later!) just when I thought I was an empty-nester (mixed feelings!), the pandemic hit. Helicopter parenting took on new meaning when Covid hit and parents really had to spend 24/7 with their kids. We all might have loved to just take […]