PPP 379: Learn how this mom helped her son rewrite his internal script, with piano parent, Kristen Pennington

Even though this is the Piano Parent Podcast, Shelly realizes she hasn't featured nearly enough actual piano parents on the show! In this episode, Shelly talks with Kristen Pennington, a homeschool mom and parent of one of Shelly's piano students. Kristen shares the challenges and victories of helping her son Barrett learn piano—especially when frustration and negative self-talk begin to creep in. Together they discuss: How to recognize when a child is discouraged Why attitude matters more than perfect performance A simple "good attitude chart" that helped Barrett push through frustration The importance of praising effort instead of perfection How piano lessons build confidence, resilience, and life skills far beyond the keyboard If your child has ever said, "I can't do this," this episode will give you encouragement and practical ideas to help them keep going. "Don't cry. Just try." Learn more at

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PPP 379: Learn how this mom helped her son rewrite his internal script, with piano parent, Kristen Pennington is an episode from Piano Parent Podcast: helping teachers, parents, and students get the most of their piano lessons. by Shelly Davis.

This episode is 46:24 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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