After three minutes of humming, both mother and baby will be more relaxed. He sang to us and talked in rhythm and rhyme, and encouraged us to do the same with our children as part of daily activities and routines. Rhythm and pattern are the foundations of learning. What children hear in the first three years determines how they speak. As I was listening, it occurred to me that these are all things fathers can do with their children.
Music is more than art and entertainment.
Campbell spoke about the transformational power of music in health, education, and well being. IL USA Campbell's new book on music and children is due out next year. This Web page is maintained by the La Leche League International Public Relations Department . Feedback is appreciated. The La Leche League logo is a registered trademark of La Leche League International.