Music Theraphy Magic for Everyday Parenting: How Music Helps You & Your Kids Thrive

In this soul-nourishing episode, we explore the transformative power of music therapy with Tara Del Borrello, a Registered and Neurologic Music Therapist and the founder of Sol Music Therapy. Tara specialises in paediatric healthcare, supporting infants through to adolescents of all abilities—including children with developmental, neurological, and mental health needs, as well as those in oncology and end-of-life care.Whether your child has additional needs or you're simply looking for more meaningful ways to connect at home, Tara offers a wealth of practical tools, heartfelt stories, and professional insights into how music can become a powerful therapeutic tool for families.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:What music therapy really is and how it differs from music educationHow music supports emotional regulation, motor skills, social development, and communicationEasy ways to use music at home—even if you don’t consider yourself musicalWhy co-regulation and feeling safe are the foundation for any child's developmentThe science behind how music activates the whole brain and boosts learningHow music helps children through medical journeys, including hospital stays and oncology treatmentsAbout Tara Del Borrello:Tara works at Perth Children’s Hospital in Oncology and Haematology, where she provides music therapy to support children and their families throughout their medical journey. Through her private practice, Sol Music Therapy, she offers both individual sessions and group programs that support early childhood development and infant and perinatal mental health.Her work is grounded in evidence-based, strengths-based, and family-centred care—tailored to each child’s unique goals and developmental needs.Where to Find Tara:In-person sessions:Fremantle clinic (Mondays)Baby Steps Subiaco (Thursdays)Website: solmusictherapy.com.auInstagram: @sol.musictherapy🔗 Sign up to Thriving Togetherhttps://sleepthrivegrow.com/thriving-togetherWould like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/https://sleepthrivegrow.com/post/how-music-helps-you-and-your-kids-thrivenotes: Episode 63 Show NotesAnd I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow.And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday!To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here. Until next time, Thrivers