Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool for communication and expression. It has the ability to evoke emotions, stimulate memories, and connect people on a deep level. But did you know that music can also play a significant role in enhancing speech and language skills, particularly in children with speech impediments and hearing [Read More…]
Calming Your Kids: Ways To Tame a Wild Child…
October 15, 2023 By
Physical aggression is common for young children to express themselves when they do not have enough words to say what they want. Aggression in children can take many forms: angry tantrums, hitting, kicking, or biting, hot-headed outbursts that destroy property, cool-headed bullying, verbal attacks, or attempts to control others through threats or violence. So, whether [Read More…]
The Power of Music: Enhancing Social and Emotional Growth in Children…
June 23, 2023 By
Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool for human expression and connection. It has the remarkable ability to touch our emotions, evoke memories, and bring people together. But did you know that music also plays a crucial role in the social and emotional development of children? From infancy to early childhood, engaging in [Read More…]
5 Ways To Help Kids Be More Resilient…
April 18, 2023 By
Today’s children are under more pressure than previous generations, with expectations at school, at home, and even on social media. They are more stressed than they have ever been. The number of teens and adolescents struggling with anxiety continues to rise every day in the United States. This is no surprise to parents, teachers, and [Read More…]
Reasons Why Music Is So Important For Your Baby…
February 1, 2023 By
Is your baby getting enough music? Did you know a lullaby will calm your baby’s heart? Music can raise the baby’s mood, get them excited, or make them calm and relaxed. The possibilities are endless. It is an important part of their lives. What Effect Does Music Have On Babies in the Womb? It is [Read More…]
Social-Emotional Learning Is More Important Than Ever and Music Can Help…
November 20, 2022 By
Education Week recently published a great article by Peter DeWitt focusing (once again) on the importance of social-emotional learning. DeWitt had posted a previous article and was (or wasn’t) surprised by the comments and feedback he received from (what he calls) “the naysayers”. But Dewitt builds his case once again in this new article and [Read More…]
Parents & Educators, Here Are A Few Ways You Can Help Children Develop a Sense of Belonging…
September 20, 2022 By
One of the most important things we can do is to provide our children with a sense of belonging. As the world becomes more divided, it can be difficult to comprehend the shared traits we, as humans, share. Creating safe relationships is an essential part of building, maintaining, and repairing our social and emotional health. [Read More…]
Using Positive Words – How To Create An Encouraging Classroom With Words and Music…
March 30, 2021 By
NAEYC published an article written by Deb Jones in Teaching Young Children all about the impact of using positive words with children in the early learning environment. Why Words Matter “Words matter. They are packages of power that can harm or help. As Fred Rogers said, “The greatest thing we can do is let people [Read More…]
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event With Music…
March 29, 2021 By
Unfortunately, traumatic events happen every day, in every community. Children may often be experiencing confusion and hear more than we think. As caregivers we need to provide consistency and safety and help them to become resilient to these traumas. Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event An article published by Child Mind Institute does a [Read More…]
We Are Making Music That Helps Children Become Good Neighbors…
March 28, 2021 By
A bunch of us on the Growing Sound team grew up with the principles often taught by the late-great FRED ROGERS. We learned so much about critical social and emotional skills that are still with us today. FRED ROGERS did great work that impacted our nation, but it was the work that he did [Read More…]