Top Five Kid Friendly Songs For Adults
Here are Miss Cassie’s top five kid friendly songs that adults can love too! I know what you’re thinking, ‘Please, not the ‘shark’ song again!” Don’t worry, I’m totally with you. The ‘shark’ song has its place, but today, let me take you away from your regular children’s songs, and show you a Whole New […]
Self-care during Covid-19
Reflections of a full time working parent during a global pandemic “You can’t pour from an empty cup” – Norm Kelly Good on ya Norm! How true this statement is! As parents well know, being everything and keeping it together for the sake of your children and family is a full time job in itself. […]
Incorporate music into your child’s day to build connection
Toddle is a game-changing child care centre comparison website which allows parents to search, discover and enquire all in one helpful location. In this guest post, Lee Price, Content Editor, Toddle.com.au talks to children’s behavioural play therapist Julia Challenor about ways to incorporate music in to your child’s day. It’s a natural instinct to sing […]
How music helped me cope with postnatal depression
To mark Queensland Mental Health Week (5-13 October 2019) Kids Music Beat group leader Miss Megan shares her story of how music helped her cope with postnatal depression and bond with her baby. Have you ever wondered what it’s really like for other parents? What is happening behind the scenes of those cute little Instagram […]
Top 5 things to look for in a children’s music program
In this blog Dr Vicky shares the top 5 things parents should look for in a children’s music program. In our research work, our aim is to identify consistent traits or elements across different music early learning programs that lead to quality outcomes. Young children involved in music making with their loved ones is chief […]
Our musical journey through parenthood and early childhood
In this blog, Kids Music Beat Group Leader Miss Megan shares her journey to becoming a musical parent. When your toddler loves to sing, no task can be accomplished without song Whenever our toddler sees a shark, whether it be a shark at the aquarium or a dolphin sticker that looks like it could be […]
Baby sleep tips – 5 tips for a peaceful night’s sleep
Does your baby or toddler wake you many times during the night? Do you have more than one child, with each waking you at different times? Does unbroken sleep seem like a distant memory? Then this checklist of five baby sleep tips is for you! Night waking can happen for many reasons, from medical conditions […]
The science behind the Hello Song
One of the things I love most about making live music with Kids Music Beat families is hearing how my songs and ideas have become a part of their daily rituals and routines at home. These songs and activities are based on my research, or that of my colleagues in music therapy, music education and […]
How young can your baby start music?
When can my baby start music? I often get asked by parents ‘when can my baby start music?’ Is there an age when my baby is too young? The short answer to this is they are never too young to start music. Your baby is born ready for music. The longer answer is – it […]
Tips for using music with kids
Babies are hard wired to respond to music. In utero they are aware of the pitch and contour of their mother’s voice. Their mother’s heart beat is their very first experience of rhythm. And you’ve probably all seen your toddlers and preschoolers bounce around to music and shake or drum on anything they can get […]