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Music Therapy for Children With Developmental Disabilities

Children with developmental disabilities may benefit from various types of interventions, including speech therapy, physical therapy, tutoring and academic or emotional counseling. Music therapy serves a specific role in that it fosters creativity and relaxation while also potentially boosting processing skills, fine motor skills and social skills. When considering music therapy, select a credentialed professional music therapist who has experience working with children with special needs.

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Music for the Baby During Pregnancy

Fetuses can most definitely hear you, beginning at the start of the second trimester. Playing music for your baby, still in the womb, may be all the rage, but it may not be good to overdo it. Just because the fetus can hear doesn’t mean that you should try to enhance sensory stimulation. Too much of that could lead to bizarre adaptation patterns, according to “Psychology Today.”

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Baby’s First Birthday Party Activity Ideas

A baby’s first birthday party usually means more to his parents and the party guests than to the baby himself. More likely than not, the 1-year-old child will not be able to participate in many birthday party activities and may even grown cranky and confused at all the activity swirling around him. When planning a party for a baby, think of things the guests will enjoy that will also keep your little guy engaged.

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Soothing Baby Music Ideas

Colicky, anxious or stressed infants will calm down naturally when they hear soft and smoothing music. Music can be used to improve a babys mood, increase focus and encourage deep relaxation. Many parents use music to lull a baby to sleep at night, but soothing music can be used at any time of the day to reduce anxiety or tension and slow down the babys heart rate.