by Shannon Heaton | May 2, 2016 | Raise Little Frogs |
Before our kid started school, weekends were just days to avoid running errands. Like many self-employed people, every day was a work day. And as performers, most weekend nights were also dedicated to work. Even though we still do work some weekend nights, we’ve...
by Shannon Heaton | Feb 10, 2016 | Croak It Out, Raise Little Frogs
Running a successful independent creative career involves constant innovation. Artists make things, inspired by/reacting to the world around them. When artists become parents, songs like “Waltzing with Dinosaurs” just happen… at least in our family....
by Shannon Heaton | Dec 23, 2015 | Raise Little Frogs
My husband and I are musicians. And we’re parents. Our “backstage” experiences with our son (our little frog) deeply affect us and our music. Recent insights: Like many modern age people, our families do not live close by. With parents and siblings in Pittsburgh,...
by Shannon Heaton | Jul 6, 2015 | Raise Little Frogs |
My husband and I are musicians. And we’re parents. Our “backstage” experiences with our son (our little frog) deeply affect us and our music. Recent insights: As a parent, I’m responsible for my kid’s health and emotional/intellectual well being. It takes...
by Shannon Heaton | Apr 14, 2015 | Raise Little Frogs
My husband and I are musicians. And we’re parents. Our “backstage” experiences with our son (our little frog) deeply affect us and our music.Spring is here in New England. Nearly ALL of the snow has melted, the crocuses are up and baby animals are being born. It is...
by Shannon Heaton | Mar 31, 2015 | Build a Habitat, Raise Little Frogs
My husband and I are musicians. And we’re parents. Our “backstage” experiences with our son (our little frog) deeply affect who we are. Recent insights: Now my son is four. With a stellar vocabulary, charm (i.e. bargaining skills) and physical dexterity, he is well...