music and child development

New Research: Music Can Offset Children’s Academic Gaps

Music changes us. Of course, we know that music can move us to tears, conjure up (and make) memories, or even quiet a child’s cries. However, music also literally changes our brains! A new presentation from neuroscientist Nina Kraus at the American Psychological Association’s 122nd Annual Convention displays some of the strongest research to-date proving how music changes the brains of children who are most
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Talk to me, please!

Recent research sparked this striking headline in an AFP article:  “Baby talk is more than just bonding: chatting with your infant spurs important brain development that sets the stage for lifelong learning…”   So, exactly HOW do you go about having these vital conversations with your baby, you ask?  Well, you’ve come to the right place.  At Kindermusik, we love sharing tips that make great
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