Your wellbeing – why 15 minutes of ‘me time’ is key
Being a parent, it can be hard to find the time to still be ‘you’. But it’s so important to set aside a bit of time for yourself during the day (no matter how short) for relaxation. This could be as simple as having 15 minutes’ quiet time to drink a cup of tea while it's still hot!
Why paying attention to music is an important skill in your baby's developmental journey
Your baby’s hearing began to work well before birth, however, over the past few months, their hearing has developed, and they are now able to make more sense of sounds. Now, they can interpret and distinguish different sounds and they can tell the difference between the melodic tones of speaking and singing.[1] But how do you know they are listening and processing sound?
This is fascinating because research studies have linked that listening to music supports early language development. Studies have shown that having the ability to distinguish between sounds and musical sounds supports babies’ understanding of structure of speech. [2]