Minds On Music – The Kindermusik Blog

3 min read 2022-09-01 04:15:30

3 Ways to Build Grownup Social-Emotional Growth

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for children has been a huge focus in early childhood development over the past 10 years, but what about “Grownup

2 min read 2022-07-27 09:38:18

You’ve probably heard the word phonics, but what exactly is phonemic awareness? Phonemic awareness is the ability to identify and manipulate

4 min read 2022-03-08 22:27:04

Times are busy. Commitments are tough. So, what makes a music class for toddlers the right choice for your family? Research tells us learning that

1 min read 2021-10-06 03:55:09

Athletic events, community concerts, and parades are the perfect outlet for making family memories, but did you know excessive volumes can lead to

1 min read 2021-09-09 03:40:51

Everyone loves to watch a sleeping infant, but is white noise for babies the best environment for these peaceful moments? Research tells us no, and

3 min read 2021-04-21 04:35:12

Music is vital in the development of all young children, including children with hearing loss. How do I know? I live it every day. I’m someone

3 min read 2021-04-07 03:17:09

Stressing about whether or not toddler music lessons are worth it? They’re not and here’s why… Have you ever heard “my son started playing

3 min read 2021-03-10 05:00:52

Remember when music in schools campaigns really took off in the 90s? The quest to make music a standard part of the “3 Rs:” Reading, Writing,

3 min read 2021-01-27 02:14:44

Does your child have imaginary friends? Wondering if it’s a positive or a negative phase? Let me tell you a story… My mother grew up in a small

3 min read 2020-11-12 23:03:50

Increased literacy development is one of the major benefits of a consistent music program. And that can happen before elementary school! In fact, an

3 min read 2020-10-07 02:29:33

From the benefits of skin-to-skin to rocking to massage, there is so much conversation around newborn bonding. And that’s a good thing! Here’s

2 min read 2020-09-09 03:43:33

Social-emotional learning is a critical piece to positive early childhood development, and we know that music can accelerate this growth. But how can

3 min read 2020-08-25 08:54:56

When the pandemic forced families to social distance and quarantine, the negative effects of social isolation hit young children perhaps the hardest.

3 min read 2020-08-25 06:54:09

For years, parents have been advised to limit screen time. We’re all aware of the limits suggested by organizations like the American Academy of

2 min read 2020-08-11 22:40:08

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or both, we’ve all hit walls of distraction with our children. Maybe you’re trying to teach them the alphabet