Scientists have shown what we all intuitively know, as parents, that enrichment such as musical instruction helps kids’ learning in other areas (such as math and reading) as well. This is great news for those of us who can give our children those experiences. But in a time when schools are going ‘back to basics’ and enrichment such as this many times comes outside of the school day, it also makes me think – what about families who cannot afford such ‘luxuries?’ I’d love to hear from parents who have found creative ways to help their kids without breaking the bank! Can we give ‘opportunity’ without going into debt?