RESEARCHERS STUDY INFANT-DIRECTED SINGING
In our Infant Massage classes, we incorporate parents singing to their babies as soon as the parents feel confident in delivering many of the strokes. When I was developing our program, I found that singing a slow, repetitive, rhythmic lullaby helped both myself and my baby to relax and have fun with the massage. I […]
BOUNCING TO MUSIC CAN HELP BABIES BOND, BECOME MORE COOPERATIVE
According to a study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, babies have some important lessons to share about bonding and the power of music.The findings show that music has important social effects on infants—as long as the little ones and their parents aren’t just listening passively, said Laura Cirelli, the study’s […]
Babies Can Speak As Early As 7 Months
New Research Says Talking to Your Baby Stimulates His Brain Well Before He Utters Those First Words Babies usually start speaking by their first birthday, but new research suggests talking to your baby stimulates his brain well before he utters those first words. A study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, […]