We’re talking about “Using Music to Parent More Effectively” this week for Work at Home Mom Wednesday (#WAHMW). Children have such a strong response to music – It can calm them down before bedtime, help them transition from one activity to another, and help them learn. Join us as we learn new ways to use music to make everyday parenting challenges easier and help children improve their mood.

Each week as part of Work at Home Mom Wednesday, we will feature 2-3 work at home mom businesses and some great giveaways for twitter party guests. Sponsorship of #WAHMW is free to work at home moms. The only cost to participate is the donation of at least 2 giveaway prizes for party guests. If you are a work at home mom and are interested in sponsoring #WAHM, click here for more information and to apply as a sponsor.

What is #WAHMW

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PST

Hashtag: #WAHMW

Twitter Party Hosts

Putumayo Kids (@putumayoKids)

It’s Hip Hop Baby (@itshiphopbaby)

#WAHMW Party Prizes

Prize winners will be chosen from guests who have RSVP’d on the Mr. Linky below and who are tweeting during the party using the #WAHMW hashtag. Prizes include:

Things We Do Everyday by It’s Hip Hop Baby

Get Healthy, Get Fit by It’s Hip Hop Baby

Jazz Playground by Putumayo Kids

Picnic Playground by Putumayo Kids

How to Attend #WAHMW

1. Follow @BusyMommyMedia, @putumayoKids, and @itshiphopbaby to follow the party hosts.

2. RSVP on the Mr. Linky below using your twitter id so that participants can follow you on Twitter before the party starts and you can be eligible for party prizes.

3. Share this post with your friends by clicking on the share link at the bottom of the page.

4. At the time of the party, set up your tweet grid to follow along with the #WAHMW party posts.

How to Use Tweet Grid for Twitter Parties

Tweet Grid is a great service that allows you to easily follow posts as part of a Twitter party. Tweet Grid is free to use. All you need is a Twitter account.

A few minutes before the party, go to Tweetgrid.com. You can use whatever setup you’d like for the party but I’d recommend the 1×3.

In the first column, enter “#WAHMW” so that you can see all the party posts.

In the second column, enter  @BusyMommyMedia, @putumayoKids, and @itshiphopbaby so you can follow the party hosts.

In the third column, enter your Twitter id so you can see what people are saying to you.

If you have any problems using the Tweet Grid, send a message to @BusyMommyMedia or email Rachel.

RSVP to #WAHMW

RSVP to #WAHMW by adding your Twitter ID to the linky below. This will allow you to be entered to win prizes at the party and allow other party attendees to follow you on Twitter.