Create personalized versions of favorite tunes. Encourage your children to teach you songs they've learned, and let them check out tapes from the library. Ed and Clarice practiced the tango in the family room as their two boys rolled on the floor laughing hysterically. And while sharing these moments of laughter with their children, they just about mastered the tango. Bill's kids can tell when he's home, because the stereo is cracking.
Some studies indicate that babies respond to soothing music even before they're born.
One mother I know loved to dance and piped music throughout the house. When traveling in the car, singing helps pass the time. On errands around town, Lynne makes sure she has a wide variety of music tapes to keep the kids entertained. Laughter serves as a bridge between you and your child, bringing you closer. Look at the humorous side of life.