Music and Parenting
As the mother of a two year old, I am always looking for activities that encourage his development. I find that most of the activities we do together that result in learning are purely by coincidence and luck not by any skill or training I have.
For instance, lately my son has shown a real passion for music. He has even begun to choose between styles of music he likes and dislikes his preferences are rock and country. He is drawn to music and feels the need to express himself in many ways when he hears it.
For example, he has learned various dance moves from the television characters on his favorite programs and recreates those moves on his own whenever he hears a song he likes. He is using his creativity and memory to express himself, which I believe is helping build his character. He also tries to sing, and this is another form of expression and he is increasing his vocabulary by wanting to say the right words. He claps to the music and tries his best to keep a rhythm. These activities are encouraging many facets of his development: physical (clapping, stomping, other dance motions) social (a way for him to interact with those around him) cognitive (he is bridging pathways from what he s learned to how he wants to use the information to express his own personality); emotional (a definite sense of pride accompanies all forms of learning in children).
If your child enjoys music, you can encourage them by making music readily available for them. Toys that make music and books that play it are great. Even just turning on the radio throughout the day and finding a station that is suitable for you both can be a very rewarding experience. Capture those moments and make the most of them!
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Cubs closer Ryan Dempster found himself in a tight spot Tuesday even before his team faced the Florida Marlins.
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