kids and music

  1. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    My Phil of autism

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Apr 29, 2013
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    At least once in a lifetime, everyone should be blessed enough to experience a child in a state of pure and unadulterated bliss. My...
  2. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism and a gentleman’s gentleman

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Mar 11, 2013
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    The year 1924 marked many historical events with significant impact on the world. However, the biggest event of the year in the eyes...
  3. School Age Kids

    Fight to keep music in your kids' school this month

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Mar 1, 2013
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    March marks Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM). Use this time to advocate for your child's school music program.
  4. Child Development & Health

    Bring music into your baby's life

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Feb 26, 2013
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    Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can't carry a tune, don't fret. There are lots of ways to bring...
  5. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism: I am your child

    By Allison Ziering Walmark on Feb 25, 2013
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    Urban Dictionary , that bastion of dubious knowledge, defines “Fanilow” thusly: 1) A Barry Manilow fan. Thus, Fanilow; and 2) A...
  6. Activities for Kids

    Expose your kids to classical music

    By Tiernan McKay on Dec 25, 2012
    The pervasive nature of popular culture combined with the budget cutbacks in fine art programs in schools means that many kids grow...
  7. Music

    Music lessons could mean a smarter child

    By Elaina Verhoff on Oct 1, 2012
    With all the extracurricular activities available for kids today, it can be hard to decide where to spend your time and money. If...
  8. Family Activities

    The Wiggles announce their last U.S. tour as the original four

    By Christina Holt on Jul 9, 2012
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    The Wiggles have been creating a buzz all over the world for 21 years, but this year we say goodbye to three of the original four...
  9. Activities for Kids

    An iPod for your infant

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 16, 2012
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    Are you dreading years of baby music that is “appropriate” for infants and toddlers? Turns out, “appropriate” has a broad definition...
  10. Preschoolers

    Best iTunes music for toddlers and preschoolers

    By Christina Holt on Mar 8, 2012
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    Music is an essential part of a child’s development and can help a child learn and use his imagination in ways only he is capable of...
  11. Activities for Kids

    Making music with your kids

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 7, 2012
    Music is a big part of childhood -- from parents singing lullabies to infants to a toddler banging on a toy drum to a teen buying...
  12. Children's School & Education

    Homework blues

    By Mary Fetzer on Mar 21, 2011
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    You have a hard and fast rule: No TV during homework time. But where do you stand on music? Do you allow your kids to blast the...
  13. Parenting Advice & Columns

    SheKnows Parenting Awards: Audio

    By SheKnows Editors on Aug 17, 2010
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    SheKnows Parenting Awards are here! Vote for the best of everything related to pregnancy and parenting! We want to know what you...
  14. Children's School & Education

    10 Ways music benefits children

    By Sarah W. Caron on Mar 23, 2010
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    Do you have a budding pianist? A drummer wannabe? A future flutist? Playing a musical instrument is very beneficial to children. So,...
  15. Family Activities

    Kids' playlist makeover

    By Sarah W. Caron on Mar 17, 2010
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    Your kids probably know all the top songs and artists today, but what about the classics? With great artists like The Who playing...
  16. Children's School & Education

    Music lessons: Is your child ready?

    By Abbi Perets on Oct 28, 2009
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    Wondering if your child is ready for music lessons? You'll want to consider several factors before signing up and shelling out the...