Reading:
The most important thing you can do to make your child a reader is to read aloud stories and poems

Tempo:
One of the fundamental aspects of music is tempo. You may have noticed that Baby enjoys fast and slow music equally, or that he or she prefers one extreme over the other. It is important for his or her understanding of music and language that Baby hear and feel a range of tempi.

Choose a favorite song and sing it slowly (adagio) with Baby, using big movements. Sing the same song again, quickly (allegro) with smaller movements. Alternate between the two extremes. Then gradually go from adagio, to andante, to allegro (slow, walking pace, quick).

Security:
Babies who have warm, responsive care are more resilient later in life. By following your instincts to cuddle Baby in activities such as lullabys, you are providing the security and safety necwessary for Baby's healthy development.

"Brain development Research: Support and Challenges" in Child Care Exchange 9/97. Article by Pam Schiller, Ph.d.


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