This month's Parents Magazine has a wonderful article about starting a child early in their lifelong love of music, and learning.
By Maura Christopher and Robin Tarnof
Getting kids interested in music is easy. If you start early and keep it fun, your child won't miss a beat. Ever notice how your baby's eyes brighten when you play a familiar CD or sing a lullaby? That's because music is much more than just a diversion for a child. A hefty stack of research shows that rhythm and melody help spark memory, imagination, language skills, and reasoning ability. Songs can also calm young kids by reducing their stress-hormone levels. But enough about science. Best of all, music is a great way to bond with Mommy and Daddy.
The rest of the article is found here:
http://www.parents.com/family-life/entertainment/tv-music/raising-a-music-lover/
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