Social-Emotional Development

Creativity is the Skill of the Future

December 18, 2019 By Growing Sound

Forbes.com published a great article by Anna Powers identifying “Creativity” as the skill of the future. Powers looks at technology as a major driving force to our world today, but it is the following few lines that speak the most to us here at GROWING SOUND. “Ultimately a computer lacks imagination or creativity to dream [Read More…]

Filed Under: Character Science, Education Tagged With: Child Development, Children, Creativity and Kids, Early Childhood, Educational Music, Growing Sound, Music and Learning, Music for Teachers, Music in the Classroom, Positive Psychology, Social & Emotional Learning, Social and Emotional, Social-Emotional Development, Songs for the Classroom

How Music Bonds Us Together

June 30, 2016 By Growing Sound

In todays world many of us are feeling more and more distant from each other as we debate on political issues, ethical issues, and other topics that may divide us. But recent research shows how MUSIC BONDS US and thus strengthens our social relationships. At Growing Sound we are always talking about how music promotes [Read More…]

Filed Under: Education, Educational Research, Music Tagged With: Brain Development, Empathy, Growing Sound, Music, Music Research, relationships, Social & Emotional Learning, social connection, Social-Emotional Development

Developing Independence in Children

April 29, 2015 By Growing Sound

Michigan State University Extension recently published an article that really grabbed our attention titled “Developing Independence in Children”. The author, Carrie Shrier offers four parenting tips to help support your child’s growing independence. 1) Teach Self-Help Skills 2) Require Chores and Family Responsibilities 3) Don’t fight their battles 4) Impose Natural Consequences Of course here [Read More…]