Today’s bonus episode comes from a Parent Meetup presentation I shared in March 2026 about Motivation. I share 7 ideas for increasing motivation with some practical tips you can use today. I hope you enjoy this bonus episode on motivation.

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In today’s episode, we will be talking about the back-to-school season, how to hold on to the highlights of summer, how to reset and change gears going into fall, and how to add a little fun to your practice routine. We’ll also be talking about Celebration, and how we can continue the celebration when these big concerts are finished.

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This episode comes from a Parent Meetup presentation I shared in February. I share highlights and takeaways from 6 of the classes at the SAU Parent Teacher Convention held in January 2026. Classes included "Playful Practice", "What is Suzuki Philosophy?", "Keynote: Harmony in Music and Life by Anne Frances-Bayles", "Creating a Strong Parent Community", "Tweens and Teens", and the "Parent Panel." This presentation is also available as a PowerPoint presentation available on YouTube at this link https://youtu.be/V2ty2RLWYdI?si=Tmuu_PpWrsm_i_Pi

In today's episode we will be discssing Shinichi Suzuki's book Nurtured by Love. We will share a summary of the book and share key highlights and takeaways. I hope you will be inspired by this wonderful book! Do you have ideas or requests for episode topics? Submit your requests here! https://forms.gle/L1wJygDxA5jm5V3H6

Welcome to Parent Talk! This podcast is brought to you by the Suzuki Association of Utah as a member benefit for parents and families in our community, but all are welcome! Thank you for listening in!

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