There is plenty of research to support singing to your baby: it supports their cognitive development and emotional attachment. It’s also good for your mental health.
If your first language is Italian, you may be trying to find a lullaby. Here are a few possibilities.
[Read more…] about Lullabies to sing to your baby: ItalianIf you are looking for a lullaby to sing to your baby, it is a good idea to sing to them in their first language (and in most cases, that will be your first language). If that first language is Spanish, then here are a few possible options. Remember that your baby prefers your voice: use the videos to learn the song but don’t just play it for your baby: sing it yourself!
Back in November, I presented at the Life With a Baby Preterm Symposium 2018, about using music in the NICU, and to support child development (especially brain development). Over the next few weeks, I am going to share some of the information that I compiled for this presentation.
All journals referenced are peer-reviewed. This is only a sample of the research available. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Newborns preferred their mother’s voice to the voices of women who were strangers
De Casper, A., and Fifer, W. (1980). Of human bonding: newborns prefer their mothers’ voices. Science,208, 1174–1176. [Read more…] about Research into music in fetal and neonatal development
Music is an excellent tool for stimulating cognitive growth in infants, as well as speech development. It also offers an opportunity for baby to bond with a caregiver. One of the best ways to accomplish all of these things is to sing to your baby, and an lullaby is a great option. You may have family lullabies, which are a great choice. If not, and if you don’t know any other lullabies, it is quite easy to find one to learn. Remember that baby loves live voices most (especially those baby knows!) so put away the stereo and sing!
Here are some Chinese selections, in Mandarin and Cantonese. Do you know of others? Leave a comment below! [Read more…] about Lullabies to sing to your baby: Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
Singing to your baby is a fantastic way to help them with their cognitive development. It is also a great way to facilitate bonding. Choose a lullaby in baby’s first language, and sit them where they can watch your face. Ask your loved ones if they sang to you: those songs can be an heirloom for your little one. [Read more…] about Lullabies to sing to your baby: French
Do you have a child who has speech delays or a speech disorder? Is your child non-verbal? It may surprise you to learn that a music therapist can help! As always, the precise goals and techniques used by a music therapist will vary depending on the needs of the child.
Your music therapist can work with your SLP to ensure that goals are complementary. In some cases, music therapists and SLP’s can provide joint sessions [Read more…] about How music therapists can help children with communication
